• The view of the functionalist is maintained and established through the interaction of different parts of society while the comflict orientation views it from characters of inequality in society.
• Functionalist theory realised that social problem weaken society's stability, without revealing them. The conflict theory, on the other hand, sees the origins of social problems in the inequalities of society.
• While the conflic theory requires drastic change to eliminate social inequalities, the functionalist socialises the people's desire for social intergration and stability.
• Affirmed by the conflict orientation is the dispute by supreme and inferior groups over sources and value of goods. In contrast, functionalist view is that social problems reveal more about society, despite their negative effects
• As for the solution of social problems, the conflict theory will involve farfetched change in the structure of society. Gradual social reform is the best manner to be implimented by the functionalist theory.

In conclusion, the focus on approaching social problems by the functionalist will be on the threat of social order. Even the solution should not disrupt the social order.