Answer to Question #275091 in Sociology for muhaio

Question

. Based on the climate report, which core theoretical framework of sociology (i.e., functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, feminism, postmodern theory) do you consider MOST capable of finding solutions to the climate crisis we are facing, and why?

Answer 1

Climate change is one of the most important issues in today's world bringing about an intellectual difference between natural science and social science. Conflict theory is a core theoretical framework of sociology that is most capable of finding solutions to the climate crisis being faced because its emphasis is on change. With the conflict theory, society is always in conflict over resources hence this theory drives social change.

When it comes to conflict theory and the climate change,