1. Since every human group organizes its members by families, consider the following; from the functionalist's perspective, what major functions do families serve?
2. From the conflict perspective, what major inequalities do families perpetuate?
3. From a symbolic interactionist perspective, what kinds of effects might an individual's family of orientation have on her or his self-concept, self-confidence?
4. How do functionalists and conflict theorists differ in their approach to the study of religion?