Author Question: According to the functionalist perspective, the health-care system becomes a social problem when ... (Read 71 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

According to the functionalist perspective, the health-care system becomes a social problem when ________.

a. few influential groups deem the system ineffective
b. people who require care receive more than what they need
c. it fails to return people to normal social functioning
d. it produces stigmatized and devalued behavior or self-concepts among either the providers or the consumers of health care

Question 2

Julia is weak and tired as she has a fever. Her manager allows her to take leave till she recovers. Her husband, Mike, takes over the responsibility for household chores.

He allows her to rest and relieves her from doing any work. What privilege is given to Julia due to her illness?
a. sick role
b. master status
c. inclusion
d. social insurance