Talcott Parson is considered one of the most influential American sociologists of the 19th century. He was born in Colorado on December 13, 1902. Talcott received his Ph.D. in economics and sociology from the University of Heidelberg in Germany. He is the pioneer of the modern factional perspective. Functionalism is one such framework that approaches society as a complex system in which its constituent elements such as traditions, norms, and customs work together as a whole. In a society, these elements work together to promote unity and solidarity. In the 1940s and 1950s, the functionalist approach reached the height of its influence. Talcott has contributed to our understanding of how certain values ​​(traditions, institutions, norms, and customs) help promote the stability of society rather than the formation of an economic system. For example, he said that successful socialization is highly dependent on a stable and supportive family. He prioritized the role of norms and values, especially when talking about the socialization process. In his view, actors face a variety of situational conditions, such as their own biological constitution and heredity as well as various external ecological constraints that influence the choice of goals and means. http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/talcott-parsons-theories-contributions-to-sociology.html#lesson Talcott Parsons believed that social life was characterized by peaceful cooperation. He believed that only a commitment to common values ​​constitutes the basis of order in society. Consensus on values ​​constitutes the fundamental principle of integration in society. From shared values, derive common goals. Standards are a specific expression of values. The Importance Parsons pla...... middle of paper ......ept John C. Burnham http://hhs.sagepub.com/content/27/1/70.refs.html Talcott Body and Society Parsons, the role of the patient and chronic illness, Matthias Zick Varul, Body & Society 2010 16: 72 http://bod.sagepub.com/content/16/2/72.refs.html Conclusion: In this 21st century, The medical sociologist from Britain, who placed more emphasis on the theory than the United States, found the concept of the sick role of pastors still interesting and useful. Having read the critiques of Parsons' sick role theory which are some more valid than others, I still think it is important to know his work to understand not only the past sociological approach to medical practices, but also the vast area of ​​the future healthcare field. revisited: from the role of the sick to….. ?Simon J. Williams University of Warwick, United Kingdom, Health: An interdisciplinary journal for the social study of health, illness and medicine