Question

Philip argues that the medical system's main goal is to make profits and not to benefit people who need help. He says that medical care is not equally accessible to all individuals and that it benefits only certain groups of people. Philip's ideas represent the _____ perspective.

a. ​functionalist
b. ​conflict
c. ​symbolic interactionist
d. ​constructivist
e. ​sexist

Answer 1

Option B: Conflict perspective

Explanation:

Conflict is simply a disagreement between two or more people. It can also be said to be a state in which someone is unreasonable or does not agree or is having different ideas and does not know which to choose from. A perspective can also be said to be views or opinion one has.

Conflict perspective deals with the fact that competition among groups within society over limited resources that is available. The view hods that social and economic institutions as a means to an end to the disagreement or fight between groups that is therefore used as a means to keep inequality and te overall authority of the ruling class.