. Sociology is a multi-paradigm science
             in that there are many paradigms within the field, not a single one of
             which dominates that field. Some of the more popular theoretical paradigms
             or traditions are the structural-functional theory, the conflict theory and
             the symbolic interaction theory (Leming).
             Sociology, like most other scientific disciplines, is a multi-paradigm
             There is much debate over the number of paradigms existing within the field
             sociology, yet sociologists would agree that no single paradigm is dominant
             within the discipline. Examples of these theoretical traditions include
             structural-functional theory, conflict theory, social exchange theory, and
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