Compare and contrast the three basic sociological perspectives on mental illness. Which perspective is most interesting to you, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Conflict theorists tend to focus on how mental illness may be associated with deprivation and inequality.
2. The interactionist perspective focuses on the social construction of mental illness.
3. The functional perspective sees mental illnesses as a social problem because they challenge our ability to provide effective treatment.
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