Summarise the following.
Functionalist Theory
The phenomena referred to as a “funding pandemic” may be seen in the framework of functionalist theory as a social problem that forces societal systems to adapt and change. According to functionalist theory, social phenomena—even those that seem harmful—have a purpose in upholding or changing the social order in response to emerging demands or problems. In this case, society’s response to the crisis could be interpreted as the hiring of Ezaga, who might be needed to either lessen the pandemic’s impacts or meet a newly created social need. This viewpoint would examine how Ezaga’s inclusion in the societal response supports community cohesiveness and stability, perhaps by offering fresh tools or methods for battling the pandemic. It would also take into account the latent functions, including the development of new cooperative and support networks or the fortification of ties within the community. A functionalist would look for the underlying social order that emerges from such a crisis and how it advances society’s development, despite the seeming disorder.
Conflict theory.
The observed situation can be understood within the framework of conflict theory as an expression of systemic conflicts for power and limited resources. According to conflict theory, individuals in positions of wealth and power try to maintain social order by oppressing the weak and helpless. Domination and power, as opposed to consensus and compliance, are what sustain social order. The “funding pandemic” may be seen as a symbol for the structural disparities in resource allocation, since organizations such as Ezaga are mired in disputes on the administration of charitable funds, a reflection of a larger social strife. The conflict theory holds that social structures, such as financial systems, are created to preserve the power of the ruling class and obstruct the upward mobility of the lower classes. This situation is consistent with this idea. The fact that Ezaga is still paying out money in spite of claims that their contract was terminated is an example of how conflict theory tries to reveal and challenge the opaque nature of power dynamics and the possibility of exploitation of people who are vulnerable. “Pandemic within a pandemic” refers to the way in which societal conflicts are complex, with crises having the potential to compound already-existing inequality and further marginalize vulnerable populations.