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Functionalist Perspective Functionalism is the theory that social intuitions exist to keep society running. It was founded by Durheim and approaches analyzing society is that a sociologist must identify roles and how they interact with one another. Functionalist see crime – which would include terrorism- as a deviation from the norm of society and how it works. Terrorism is a deviation, but that does not mean it has no function in society Terrorism is functional because it aligns different people against a certain group or idea, which gives terrorist members a sense of belonging. Terrorism also functions as a reference point for other people who are not partaking in the terrorism. This in turns give people a reason to see the importance and functions of social norms. The terrorist act itself can become an expected and needed shock in the sense that functionally it encourages society to transform and change itself. Conflict Theory Conflict theory is the theory that conflict between two parties is the main force that drives society. This theory derives from Marxist theory and is the opposite of the functionalist perspective (Conley, 30). — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blphelan (talk • contribs) 16:47, 1 April 2015 (UTC) A terrorist is nothing but frustration which may create because of misguidance, illiteracy, or unrealistic goals. Terrorism is the tool of the weak, and only terrorist only act violently because they believe that unless they commit they act they will lose a power struggle. It is used as a means and not a goal, and the main goal is to agitate and expose the weakness in governmental power and achieve their end goal. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blphelan (talk • contribs) 16:38, 1 April 2015 (UTC) Symbolic Interactionism Symbolic interactionism is a micro-level theory were shared meaning a thing or concept from the basic force behind peoples’ actions. This work was most noted from Mead’s student Herbert Blumer who saw that the way that meanings behind something shapes the response people have in the world (Conley, 32). — Preceding unsigned comment added by Blphelan (talk • contribs) 16:56, 1 April 2015 (UTC)