conflict theory focus: macro; class struggles and exploitation within society, institutions and org.
– many do not have access to healthcare, leads to gap between rich and poor because of medical debtÂ
functionalist theory focus: macro; how parts of society maintain stability; each serves a function (govt, education, religion)
– hospitals, medical prof. serve to keep indv. healthy so ALL can work and earn wages
symbolic interaction focus: micro; how society is the product of interactions between people, occur via language, gestures and actions with meaning
– provides foundation for the discipline and allows personal applications