What was the general perception of Parsons' theories in the 1970s?
Unnecessary complex and socially conservative
Progressive and simplistic
Radical and groundbreaking
Out of date and irrelevant
Answer
In the 1970s, Parsons' theories were perceived as being unnecessarily complex and socially conservative. Critics argued that his work was too abstract and difficult to understand, and that he failed to take into account the role of social change in society. Additionally, some critics argued that Parsons' theories were based on a conservative view of society, in which the social order was seen as being stable and unchanging.
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