Author Question: What is the structural-functionalist explanation for the high incomes of physicians and surgeons in ... (Read 43 times)

mikaylakyoung · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

What is the structural-functionalist explanation for the high incomes of physicians and surgeons in the U.S.?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are two explanations for the higher rates of mental illness among lower-income individuals?

What will be an ideal response?

momtoalll · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 1, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Structural-functionalists would argue that there is a short supply of persons who have the talent and ability to become physicians and an even shorter supply of those with the ability to become surgeons. Being a physician involves a significant investment of time and money.

Answer to Question 2

Some believe that the greater social stress of living a lower-class life may cause mental illness, while others believe that the onset of mental illness may cause people to lose their jobs and move downwards in the social classes.