write an essay Theories -Conflict theory. -Functionalism. -Symbolic interactionalism. Perspectives of poverty and inequality. Competition for scarce...

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Theories

-Conflict theory.

-Functionalism.

-Symbolic interactionalism.

Perspectives of poverty and inequality.

·      Competition for scarce resources between the rich and the poor.

·      How the elites control the weak and the poor.

·      Discrimination due to race and ethnic groups especially in terms of education, job opportunities and rights.

Potential functions of poverty concert for the society.

-Existence of poverty makes sure that dirty worklike underpaid, undignified and menial jobs are done.

-The poor subsidize directly and indirectly, many activities that benefit the affluent.

-Poverty creates jobs for a number of occupations and professions which serve the poor.

-The poor buy goods which others do not want and thus prolong their economic usefulness to the Society.

-The poor can be identified and punished as alleged or real deviants in order to uphold the will of dominant norms.