The two theoretical approaches that I will be comparing and contrasting are Structural Functionalist Orientation and Conflict Orientation.
Structural Functionalist orientation.
Tells use that every aspect or characteristic of society is dependent on the other in a stable condition where all the components of the society are working together to serve a function and, if one of these components changes prematurely, it will interfere with the whole system causing a disturbance in the dynamic equilibrium. Social ability is necessary for a strong society and adequate socialization and social integration.
Conflict orientation
concentrates on society by permeating inequality based on social class, race, gender, and other factors. There is also class conflict in society due to the unequal distribution of resources among social classes.
Difference
The main difference between the two theoretical approaches is that when it comes to structural-functionalist orientation, every component of the society work together to serve a function to maintain the stability of society while, when it comes to conflict orientation the focus is on the social inequality in the distribution of resources amongst different social classes.