Parson's concept of the sick role adequately accounts for variations in the way people perceive illness and illness behavior.

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Parsons' concept of the sick role assumes a universal and homogeneous view of illness and illness behavior, without taking into account variations based on factors such as culture, gender, and socioeconomic status. It has been criticized for being too narrow and not accounting for the ways in which different individuals and groups may experience and cope with illness differently.

Parson's Concept of the Sick Role Adequately Accounts for Variations