Parsons' Theory

Alexander's theoretical approach towards Parsons' "Unit Act" theory is clear. In his theory, Parsons states that an individual has a degree of free will. Every person according to this model has the capacity to act. He (Parsons) grants that every actor has control of his or her own destiny, and free will is an indispensable part of everyday theory. He also states that individuals cannot realize their goals automatically, that is, simply as the manifestation …showed first 75 words of 564 total…

…showed last 75 words of 564 total…in a more empirical and inductive ways (if his interpretations have been good ones, he states). <Tab/>Alexander's strategy has been to convert the concrete emphasis of each one-sided theory into analytic elements of a large whole (380). He also mentioned how other directions will lead to that roadway. Alexander convinced me that the interpretations and reinforcement of past theories is the future way for which new sociological theorizing movements might proceed.