Critically discuss whether the conflict theory or functionalist theoretical perspective on illness is better suited to understanding the South Africa context.

The conflict theory is a more effective approach to understanding the South African context.

We can arrive at this answer because:

The conflict theory allows the analysis of all social problems based on capitalism.Questions about the precariousness of health in South African society are also seen as a product of capitalism from the conflict theory.

In the case of South Africa, capitalism and the exploitation of profit have undermined social policies since the time of colonization. This made public health difficult to be established, especially about the poorest and most devalued social classes in society.

Thus, the conflict theory allows the analysis of South African health based on the economic system established by the country, which allows for a comprehensive analysis that investigates how various factors affect this sector.

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High blood pressure, and epilepsy are a few I can think of.