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Talcott Parsons’ theory of social system has been criticised as a veiled status quoist ideology. Critically examine how valid and justified is this criticism.

  • UPSC 1990
  • Sociological Thinkers

Talcott Parsons (The Social System, 1951) explained order through shared values, institutionalised roles and mechanisms of pattern maintenance that restore equilibrium. His critics argue that behind this neutral scientific language lies a defence of the existing order, especially mid-century American liberal capitalism.

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