Problem: Medical Sociology Essay
Write 2 to 4 pages essay, with a clear introduction and conclusion, answering the following questions:
o Describe Talcott Parson's "Sick Role", including the 4 basic categories of this theoretical concept. Creating a hypothetical sick individual can help you describe Parson's theoretical concept, however, it is not a requirement.
o Define Medicalization and include 2 examples in your definition.
o Explain how the functionalist approach feeds into the idea of illness as deviance and contributes to Medicalization.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.