One primary difference between functionalist and conflict sociologists who study health and illness is who they choose to study: To a functionalist, “deviants” with illness need to be studied in order to control dysfunction that would undermine social stability; alternatively, a conflict theorist believes that both deviants AND social control agents should be studied.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Which of the following makes you more likely to vote?
a. being young b. being male c. having high education d. being a racial minority
In the United States, which of the following crimes is least likely to be reported?
A. simple assault B. rape C. burglary D. robbery
______ looks at how being marginalized and stigmatized affects interconnections with others.
A. Social empathy B. Distributive justice C. Social inclusion D. Social solidarity
Wealthy individuals and corporations have the power to influence government policy, as well as public opinion, through their influence over the media, which is why they enjoy disproportionate power in society. This is consistent with the definition of which theory of power?
A. economic domination theory B. pluralist theory C. corporate dominance theory D. class domination theory