Question

Which sociological perspective would emphasize how inequalities in health care have clear life-and-death consequences for some due to the unequal distribution of resources? functionalist perspective conflict perspective interactionist perspective global perspective?

Answer 1

The conflict perspective as a type of sociological perspective would emphasize how inequalities in health care have clear life-and-death consequences for some due to the unequal distribution of resources. This perspective views medicine as a form a of social control and suggests that the term "medicalization of society" refers to the growing role of medicine as a major institution of social control