SOC 220 Topic 3 DQ 2

SOC 220 Topic 3 DQ 2

How do the structural-functionalist and social conflict approaches to
drug and alcohol abuse differ? Do you think that either approach
characterizes the problem? Why?

I think a large majprity of people would say that substance abuse comes from social inequality such as conflict between the upper and lower classes, however I think thats an excuse. People that rise above from lower classes dont do so not by over consumption, they do it through hard work and persevierience.

social conflict theory argues that minorities, the lower class and other marginalized groups are more likely to disproportionally suffer negative consequences as a result of substance abuse, this theory might account for a large ammount of lower class substance abuse but i think its an excuse, it comes to a persons choice.