Conflict theorists primarily want to know how social structures:
a. give some people unequal access to scarce resources.
b. contribute to the maintenance of society.
c. evolve and become patterned regularities of society.
d. contribute to meeting individual needs through competition.
Question 2
Which of the following is a component of the sick role, according to Parsons?
a. The sick person is not held responsible for his or her condition.
b. The sick person must cooperate with the advice of designated experts.
c. The sick person is excused from normal responsibilities.
d. The sick person must want to get better.
e. all of the above
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