According to advocates of conflict theory, explain why affordable health care is not provided to the poor in the United States

What will be an ideal response?


Conflict theorists claim that medical care is a capitalistic industry, making health care a profit-oriented enterprise. Because the primary focus is on making money, and the poor have very little of that to give, they do not receive adequate medical care.

Sociology

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Children from single-parent families are more likely to participate in deviant behaviors

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

One consequence of the traditional organization of schools and jobs in the United States is that _____ are deprived of equal opportunities for education, jobs, and income

a. racial minorities b. white men who were formerly privileged c. white men, despite their privilege, d. scholarship students

Sociology

What are some common forms of abuse found in the family? Select one, and describe three facts or outcomes related to this form of abuse found in families.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Males accounted for slightly more than __________ out of four of all arrests

A. 1 B. 2 C. 2.5 D. 3

Sociology