Apply these major sociological theories–functionalism and c…

Apply these major sociological theories–functionalism and conflict theory–to this example: in 1947, scientists unveiled a “doomsday clock” where the closer it is to midnight, the closer the world is to potential planet inhabitability (see image and news article below for more detail). Every year, it gets reevaluated and often the time on the clock will change because of a number of factors including wars and political instability, nuclear threats, and climate change. Last week, the clock was set to the closest it has ever been to midnight–89 seconds. Click here for the news article that explains it more in depth