How do sociological theories such as structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism help us understand and analyze various social phenomena such as deviance, social stratification, and social change? Provide examples to illustrate each theory's application in real-world contexts. 

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Structural Functionalism Understanding Deviance According to structural functionalism society is a complex system with interconnected parts that contribute to its stability Deviance is viewed as a dis... View the full answer