Discussion assignment : Social Problem

Choose a contemporary social problem. How would a proponent of the functionalist perspective view the problem you selected? How would a proponent of conflict theory view the problem you selected? How would a proponent of the interactionist perspective view the problem you selected?

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Juvenile delinquency is one of the social problems facing America currently. Throughout the years, there has been an increasing number of arrests which involve minors between the ages of 10-18 years. This social problem is as a result of the high crime rates in America in addition to high arrest rates in the country.

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