How could I put a Sociological theory to the Native American Culture?

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thevamp411

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I would probably go with functionalist. Durkheim used the example of the human body to illustrate this saying that every part of the body has a different function but together they help your body work the way it needs to and if there was problem the body (or, without the metaphor, society) would eventually reach equilibrium. In (historic) Native American culture everyone had a role they played; men and women had their roles, usually with the men hunting and women caring for the family. When it comes to food sources they respect the land and realize their part in the overall "body" of nature. Take only what you need and the land would continue to supply what you need. Native Americans feel that nature has a spirit and by cooperating with that spirit everything would remain in equilibrium.
 
I have to try and apply a sociological theory such as functionalist, conflict or feminist to the Native American culture, but nothing is coming to mind. please help!!
 
I would probably go with functionalist. Durkheim used the example of the human body to illustrate this saying that every part of the body has a different function but together they help your body work the way it needs to and if there was problem the body (or, without the metaphor, society) would eventually reach equilibrium. In (historic) Native American culture everyone had a role they played; men and women had their roles, usually with the men hunting and women caring for the family. When it comes to food sources they respect the land and realize their part in the overall "body" of nature. Take only what you need and the land would continue to supply what you need. Native Americans feel that nature has a spirit and by cooperating with that spirit everything would remain in equilibrium.
 
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