Which sociological theory can explain why alcoholism exists in today's society?

Question

Options are functionalism, conflict theory, interactionist theory, or feminism

Answer 1

whatever peer pressure falls in I guess

Answer 2

There was one theory that said that we were so caught up in the rules of society that we couldn't be ourselves. They think that the creation of laws etc. constrain us and that without them we would be fine. With them, we sort of build up the urge to commit crime and then it comes out in bursts of deviant behaviour eg. alcoholism.

I remember, It was Dennis Wrong in the Oversocialised conception of man

Answer 3

Genetic and environmental.  I really believe one is born an alcoholic if it develops in one's life time.  There are people who drink way out of control in certain situations but they aren't alcoholics if 1.) they can control their drinking after the stressor and 2.) if they can quit if they just want to.

Answer 4

As far as social impact on alcoholism goes, economics seems to be a contributing factor. In Australia, alcoholism, or at least alcohol abuse, is more widespread amongst the lower socio-economical communities. Which would suggest education is also a contributing factor.

Across the broader community when looking at individual cases, there always seems to be a contributing factor to alcoholism. Job pressures, family life, depression, etc.

I would say functionalism.