Which of the following is a weakness in sociologist Talcott ...

[karen]

Which of the following is a weakness in sociologist Talcott Parson's model of the sick role?
 
  a. It does not emphasize the major role of physicians.
 b. It does not explain society's role in defining sickness.
 c. It does not take into account racialethnic, class, and gender variations.
 d. It provides for a societal explanation of illness-related behavior.

Question 2

In relation to the functionalist perspectives on deviance, describe sociologist Robert Merton's strain theory and sociologists Richard Cloward and Lloyd Ohlin's opportunity theory.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[elizabethrperez]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:

Define strain theory

Describe conformity and provide an example Describe innovation and provide an

example Describe ritualism and provide an example Describe retreatism and provide

an example Describe rebellion and provide an example Indicate your perspective on

the strain theory Define opportunity theory

Describe criminal gangs and provide an example Describe retreatist gangs and

provide an example Indicate your perspective on the opportunity theory

Encourage students to include any personal experiences with strain theory and/or

opportunity theory in their responses

[karen]

Thank you

[elizabethrperez]

Happy to help you