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DIABETES Compare and contrast how the structural functionalist and…

- - - - Both are theoretical approaches used in Sociology to study the concept of the society, and how the elements in it function accordingly.
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    - - Functionalism is the theory that states all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society. On the other hand, conflict theory is the theory that states there is a perpetual class conflict in the society due to the unequal distribution of resources. The main difference between functionalism and conflict theory is self explanatory from this definition
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      - The other major difference between functionalism and conflict theory is the approach. The approach used in functionalism is that all elements of the society are interdependent and they serve a function for the overall stability of the society. On the contrary, conflict theory focuses on the concept of social inequality in the division of resources and therefore, the conflicts that exist between classes, which will eventually trigger social change.
- - - - Both theories are increasing knowledge of economic aspects influencing health-related behaviours
      - Macro theories (used at a wider scale)
      - The sociological research conducted by Barry, Greenhalgh and Fahy (2018) highlights how the populations health-related behaviours are influenced by social, cultural and economic aspects within society. The main relation between both structural functionalism and conflict theories is that they are both macro theories, looking at a wider scale of how societies work (Brown, 2020). While structural functionalists will look at all elements of society and how each serves it's own purpose to it's stability (Pediaa.com, 2018), whereas the conflict approach focuses on the equality of those within the society and the limitations of resources between classes. Hill, Neilson and Fox (2013) discuss how the less privileged with education and finances are 2 to 4 times more likely to develop diabetes.
    - - Functionalism is the theory that states all aspects of a society serve a function and are necessary for the survival of that society. On the other hand, conflict theory is the theory that states there is a perpetual class conflict in the society due to the unequal distribution of resources. The main difference between functionalism and conflict theory is self explanatory from this definition
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      - Conflict uses competition for resources
      - Karl Marx bases conflict theory on a hierarchy of the rich and poor (Hayes, 2022) and the uneven distribution of resources available. Research produced by Chiza, O. S. and Bellingham-Young, D (2017) descries how those from a less privileged background from factors such as income, education, housing conditions and unemployment have a higher risk of developing diabetes.
        Both theories highlight the socioeconomic factors contributing to the increasing rates of diabetes. The nature of diabetes can lead to sickness either short or long term, recognising the sick role from a functionalist point of view and tension created within the social system (The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica, 2022).
        Additionally, the cause of diabetes mostly relates to a deprived background and the increasing levels of smoking, obesity and poor blood pressure control (Diabetes, 2009). The lack of resources available, such as health checks, assisting in the management these factors creates a large disadvantage for those living in a deprived area.
        individuals background, particularly for the resources available (Diabetes, 2009)
        Deprivation is strongly associated with higher levels of obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, smoking and poor blood pressure control, all of which are linked to the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
    - - Obesity can lead to the sick role is SF
      - Not pulling their weight in society
      - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3662286/ individuals with lower income and less education are 2 to 4 times more likely to develop diabetes than more advantaged individuals.
      - Society / sick role obesity link
      - In the structural functionalist theory, Talcott Parsons introduces the sick role (Boundless, n.d.) as a non-productive member of society. CDC (2020) describe the poor management of blood sugars can lead to sick days from feeling sick, tired or having trouble breathing. In extreme cases, long term complications such as sores, dementia and potential blindness (Wisse, 2009) diagnosed by a medical professional can contribute to the 'sick role' in society.
      - CONFLICT
        
        causes -- stress from finance
        
        There is a large volume of published studies describing the role of factors such as income, poor education, inadequate housing conditions and unemployment as key social determinants in the development and progression of type 2 diabetes (T2D). https://wlv.openrepository.com/handle/2436/620699#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20large%20volume,type%202%20diabetes%20(T2D).
      - Sick role - extreme levels / amputation, loss of sight // blood sugars, not able to contribute to society feeling sick, sleepy, having trouble breathing https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/flu-sick-days.html
- - - - Obesity
      - Living a sedentary lifestyle
      - Increasing age
      - Bad diet