Discuss the significance of structural variables in Durkheim and in Parsonian structural functionalism through providing an overview of the theoretical approach and at least one key variable from each theorist.

2 pages for each question. I attached the textbook that can be used as a citation and a PowerPoint that includes the rubric for each question.

1. Imagine that you are a member of a research team tasked with explaining Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, and that your contribution to this project is developing sociological explanations for understandings on the part of some U.S. citizens and permanent residents that inform this resistance. Utilize Weber’s discussion of social action in developing an explanation for vaccine hesitancy, followed by the work of two (2) other theorists that we have considered in class (both in class lectures and readings). For each theorist(s), identify at least one (1) concept from that theorist in your response. In your response justify your selections by explaining how these theories could help explain Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy.

Question 2:
2. One of the themes of this course has been the structural/collectivist dynamics within sociological theories. Discuss the significance of structural variables in Durkheim and in Parsonian structural functionalism through providing an overview of the theoretical approach and at least one key variable from each theorist. Bonus: Include at least one relevant concept from Bourdieu in your response.

Question 3:
3. One of the themes of this course has been considering the development of more recent sociological theories based on the work of earlier theorists.
In this question briefly explain Weberian instrumental and value rationality
Then explain two variables by Critical Theorists that have built on Weber’s work to examine varieties of rationality. Select from the following variables coined by critical theorists:
Subjective reason
Objective reason
Individualistic rationality
Technological rationality

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