What contribution does Parsons’ concept of a sick role make to our understanding of sickness in society
Medical Sociology
Lesson 1
Please answer the following question in 250 words or more.
What contribution does Parsons’ concept of a sick role make to our understanding of sickness in society? What are the weaknesses of that concept?
Lesson 2
In 250 words or more, answering the following essay question:
Ethnicity affects individuals’ health in many different ways. Compare the effect of ethnicity on health for two ethnic groups (of your choice), summarizing and explaining the similarities and differences between them.
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The sick role theory was developed by Parsons to describe the roles and responsibilities of the sick in the society. The theory states that a sick person has a right not to be condemned for his/her status and deserves some leeway from………………………….
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