Choose one of the following theoretical frameworks in sociology and discuss at least one sociological reason for the increasing number of young adults who abuse prescription drugs for non-medical reasons.
Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interaction Theory
In your first paragraph, Identify the founding father(s) of the framework that you chose to form your argument. Then, discuss the major concept of the framework.
In your second paragraph, Discuss at least one sociological reason for the above stated societal trend. Present some examples to support your argument.
* If you choose Functionalism, make sure you discuss which social institution(s) is dysfunctional today and why it is causing the social issue. If you choose Conflict Theory, make sure you discuss how the upper class takes control of our economy (and politics) and why it is causing the social issue. If you choose Symbolic Interaction Theory, make sure you discuss why so many young adults and adolescents perceive abusing prescription drugs is acceptable or even “cool.” Then, identify the social institution(s) which influences their perception and discuss how.
