Multiple Choice
Imagine you are a social conflict theorist. Which of the following would you be most likely to investigate as a cause of poor health?
18. Health and Medicine
Theoretical Perspectives on Health and Medicine
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Which of the following statements is most in line with conflict theory?
A
In capitalist systems, all people have equal access to quality care.
B
Individuals with fewer resources have access to the best quality care due to social welfare programs.
C
Social welfare programs around healthcare are unimportant because business owners will provide for their workers.
D
In capitalist systems, access to care is dependent on socioeconomic status.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the core idea of conflict theory, which focuses on the ways in which power, inequality, and social conflict shape society.
Recognize that conflict theory emphasizes how resources and opportunities, such as healthcare, are distributed unequally based on social class or socioeconomic status.
Analyze each statement to see which one highlights inequality or power differences in access to healthcare.
Identify that the statement 'In capitalist systems, access to care is dependent on socioeconomic status' aligns with conflict theory because it points out unequal access based on class.
Conclude that this statement reflects the conflict theory perspective by showing how social and economic inequalities affect access to healthcare.
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