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Using a Sociological Approach

Q1: The article's objective is to unearth how "Food Deserts" affect the health of people in the areas affected, mainly reflecting on their financial ability to buy healthy foods. The author found out that while food stores, such as supermarkets in busy streets, offered fresh fruits and vegetables, those located in food deserts offered low-quality products. For example, the authors indicated that it was common to not spoilt or less fresh farm produce, with food stores located away from the city's buzz. The interview completed on the respondent indicated that many supermarkets did not offer quality foods. Consequently, a conclusion was drawn that the issue is not to access food, but failure to buy frequently due to lack of funds.

Q2a: Functionalism theory indicates that a community must work together to maintain a sufficient balance. For example, communities affected by "Food Deserts" can collaborate to find ways of stocking and purchasing to avoid spoiling of food.

Q2b: One limitation of this theory is that if supermarkets sell commodities to residents at the price they can afford,...