Talcott Parsons: notes to institutional analysis

Authors

  • Andressa Silvério Terra França UFPR, Curitiba-PR

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/1984-9851.2009v10n97p181

Abstract

The article discusses the main contributions of Talcott Parsons to contemporary sociological thought, highlighting the significant influence of his theory in the institutionalists approaches. It is asking that the contributions of institutional theory that the author still persist and answer some basic questions such as: why this theorist of American sociology, it should not be forgotten? The understanding of his ideas help us understand what has been written today in theory neoinstitucional? What would be the differences and similarities between the structural-functionalism and approaches institutionalists of the twentieth century? In this sense, what are the main contributions of Talcott Parsons to a Social Theory of Institutions? It is shown that this precursor has important contributions to what is meant by "institutions" at present, mainly to emphasize the importance in considering the influence of sociocultural patterns and normative rules that guide the conduct of individuals subject to them.

Author Biography

Andressa Silvério Terra França, UFPR, Curitiba-PR

Bacharel em Ciências Sociais, possui mestrado em sociologia (UFPR), atualmente é doutoranda em sociologia, no programa de pós-graduação em sociologia (UFPR), onde integra grupo de pesquisa na área de sociologia e política.

Published

2009-11-16

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