Capitalism and the pursuit of profit lead to which of the following in the healthcare system, according to conflict theorists?
A. Legitimation of illness
B. Stigmatization of certain diseases
C. Commodification of health
D. Socialized medicine
C. Commodification of health
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What will be an ideal response?
Many mass shootings at schools, from Columbine to Sandy Hook to Virginia Tech to Umpqua Community College, end when the shooters commit suicide. The shooters were often socially marginalized, had tumultuous relationships with others and weak social networks, and sometimes saw their crimes as a way to be famous. Durkheim would most likely classify their suicides as
A. anomic or egoistic suicide. B. altruistic or egoistic suicide. C. egoistic or fatalistic suicide. D. fatalistic or altruistic suicide.
Shanna, the wife of a Desert Storm veteran, is interested in writing a book about the experience of being a military wife, living near base, and raising the children alone with the help of other wives of military personnel
This book would most likely be using what perspective? a. symbolic interactionism b. macro c. conflict d. functionalism
What is gender convergence?
A. increased similarities between men and women in society B. the rejection of the sexual double standard by younger generations C. social pressure to conform to traditional gender roles D. crimes committed against gender-nonconforming individuals