Talcott Parsons was a prominent sociologist known for his development of structural functionalism, a framework that views society as a complex system with interrelated parts working together to promote stability and social order. He emphasized the importance of social structures and cultural norms in shaping individual behavior and maintaining societal equilibrium. Parsons introduced concepts such as the "sick role" and the AGIL framework (Adaptation, Goal attainment, Integration, and Latency) to explain how different social systems function. His work laid the groundwork for understanding the relationships between individuals and societal institutions.
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The functionalist theory proposed that a society was a series of institutions. A change in one institution would affect or even change all of the other institutions. The theory of structuralism viewed the social role and status as the most important influence on human behavior. Society is defined by status, role, and institutions that are interrelated and work together.
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He was a philosopher and his work reflects the questions about life he asked. "I am therefore I exist."
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