Lecture 39: Talcott Parsons - Social Change, Associates and Critiques | UPSC Sociology Optional

In this lecture of our Sociology series covers Talcott Parsons’ theory of social change along with his key associates and major critiques. Understand Parsons’ evolutionary approach to social change, including structural differentiation, adaptive upgrading, inclusion and value generalisation. The lecture also looks at Parsons’ associates who built on his structural functionalist framework, and critically examines criticisms of Parsons from conflict theorists, Marxists and other sociologists regarding his neglect of power, conflict and social change. Ideal for UPSC Sociology Optional, UGC NET Sociology, and other competitive exam aspirants. Watch the Full Playlist:    • UPSC Sociology Optional Course – Complete ...   Subscribe to MaargX UPSC for regular Sociology Optional lectures, answer writing sessions, and UPSC Mains strategy sessions. 📚 Courses Offered at MaargX UPSC ──────────────────────── 🔹 Sociology Batch Classes - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-batc... 🔹 Sociology Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-opti... 🔹 Sociology Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/sociology-opti... 🔹 Sambhav Mock Interviews - https://maargxupsc.com/sambhav-mock-i... 🔹 GS Prelims Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-prelims-men... 🔹 GS Mains Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-mento... 🔹 GS Prelims + Mains Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-prelims-mai... 🔹 PSIR Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/psir-optional-... 🔹 Anthropology Optional Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/anthropology-o... 🔹 RAS Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-mentorship/ 🔹 EASE Essay Mentorship - https://maargxupsc.com/ease-essay-men... 🔹 GS Mains Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-test-... 🔹 GS Mains Test Series (75 Days Plan) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-mains-test-... 🔹 GS Prelims Test Series (GS & CSAT) - https://maargxupsc.com/prelims-test-s... 🔹 Anthropology Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/anthropology-o... 🔹 PSIR Optional Test Series - https://maargxupsc.com/psir-optional-... 🔹 CAPF Batch (10 Months) - https://maargxupsc.com/gurukul-capf-1... 🔹 CAPF Batch (6 Months) - https://maargxupsc.com/gurukul-capf-6... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (One Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (Two Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 🔹 GS Foundation Batch (Three Year) - https://maargxupsc.com/gs-foundation-... 📖 Free Study Material ──────────────────────── 🔹 Daily Current Affairs - https://maargxupsc.com/daily-current-... 🔹 Grammar Guide - https://maargxupsc.com/grammar-guide/ 🔹 RAS Prelims MCQ Hub - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-prelims-mc... 🔹 RAS Notes English Medium - https://maargxupsc.com/ras-notes-engl... 🔹 NCERT Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/ncert-study-ma... 🔹 NIOS Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/nios/ 🔹 IGNOU Study Material - https://maargxupsc.com/ignou/ 🌐 www.maargxupsc.com | 📞 Call/WhatsApp: 7877885089 | 📧 contact@maargxupsc.com #TalcottParsons #MaargXUPSC #SocialChange #ParsonsSociology #StructuralFunctionalism #CritiquesOfParsons #SociologyOptional #UPSCSociology #UPSC #CivilServices #UGCNETSociology #SociologicalThinkers #Sociology