Which sociological perspective argues that sick people fill a societal role, and are stigmatized by society if they spend longer in that role than is appropriate?

a. conflict theory

b. feminism

c. symbolic interactionism

d. functionalism

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Sasha Cook

Social Studies

11 September, 05:36

Which sociological perspective argues that sick people fill a societal role, and are stigmatized by society if they spend longer in that role than is appropriate?

a. conflict theory

b. feminism

c. symbolic interactionism

d. functionalism

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Payton Rios · Answer 1

c.

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the sociological theory that is being described is called symbolic interactionism. This theory states that focuses on the relationships among individuals within a society as well as how they make sense of one another and the social world in which they live in.

Which sociological perspective argues that sick people fill a societal role, and are stigmatized by society if they spend longer in that role than is appropriate?a. conflict theoryb. feminismc. symbolic interactionismd. functionalism

Which sociological perspective argues that sick people fill a societal role, and are stigmatized by society if they spend longer in that role than is appropriate?

a. conflict theory

b. feminism

c. symbolic interactionism

d. functionalism