John Q Conflict Theory

The average American may struggle with something that is out of their control. In recent news, people have to have insurance or their other option is to pay a fine if they don’t have it. Healthcare insurance is one the most essential things to have because life is unpredictable and it is good to have if in case of emergency. Unfortunately, healthcare is not accessible to many people for a multitude of reasons. To further prove the difficulties that many people face with health insurance, the film John Q puts the ordeal in perspective for those who don’t know what many people are going through. John, Denise, and their son Michael are the typical lower-working class family that is struggling to live the American dream. They remain positive and content with what they have. Unfortunately, John’s job cut his hours to 20 hours a week which, …show more content…
For example, in the film John has to raise seventy-five dollars just to get Michael’s name on the list. But a man with money and status get his transplant with ease. This displays that without power, status, and power a person really does not have a position in society. Also in the film John was told repeatedly to get over it and it is nothing he can do about his situation. Because he has no status or a voice are the very reason why he did what he did to get his son on the list and a new heart. In conclusion, John Q is a phenomenal film that should be shown in this course because it displays how minorities and poor people struggle every day. Also, this film explains how harsh hospitals and insurance companies are to those who have low to no pay. Health care policies should be altered so that those who are in life or death situations have somewhat of a chance at living longer. John Q. Archibald is an example of a man who was fed up of not having his voice hear so he took matters into his own hand and got things