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FButt

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Which of the following examples would best illustrate the functionalist perspective of the medicalization of society?
 
  A) Wrinkles are seen as a sign of the natural aging process.
  B) The medicalization of acne, baldness, and weight gain broadens the customer base of the medical establishment.
  C) Medicalization reflects the growing power of the medical establishment.
  D) Medicalization increases the profit of physicians.

Question 2

Jeff and Matthew are middle-class members of their community. Each earns a good living with a good paying job. When a riot occurred over the rationing of gasoline, both Jeff and Matthew looted stores and destroyed property.
 
  According to sociologist Victor Rodriquez, why did Jeff and Matthew participate in the riot?
  A) They feared revenge from other rioters if they did not participate.
  B) They saw the loot they took as payback for the high gasoline prices.
  C) They felt no one would ever catch them.
  D) They suffered frustration and anger caused by the gasoline shortage.



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katheyjon

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D





 

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