Question

Critically discuss the sick role sociological perspectives

Answer 1

The Sick Role. Sick role is a term used in medical sociology regarding sickness and the rights and obligations of the affected. ... Parsons was a functionalist sociologist who argued that being sick means that the sufferer enters a role of “sanctioned deviance”.

Answer 2

Sick role is a term used in medical sociology regarding sickness and the rights and obligations of the affected. It is a concept created by American sociologist Talcott Parsons