Question

Which perspective of sociology best explains Covid-19. Build your argument logically. You will explain the causes/existence of the disease under the light of any three perspective that are, Functionalist perspective, Conflict perspective or Symbolic interactionist perspective

Answer 1

COVID-19 can be explained under the functional perspective of Sociology

Explanation:

• According to functionalism, an illness which is COVID-19 these days, is like deviance that disturbs the social order and functioning of a society.
• It also sees society as a complex system and explains that a society can be only healthy when all of its members make an effort.
• In the case of COVID-19, society can be healthy again when people become responsible and take precautionary measures.