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Explain the AGIL model of Talcott Parsons. 

27 Jul 2026
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Talcott Parsons, one of the leading structural functionalist sociologists, developed the AGIL model to explain the functional prerequisites that every social system must fulfill to survive, maintain stability, and continue functioning effectively. According to Parsons, every society, organization, family, or institution faces certain basic problems that must be addressed if the system is to exist over time. The AGIL framework identifies four essential functions: Adaptation (A), Goal Attainment (G), Integration (I), and Latency or Pattern Maintenance (L). These functions are interdependent and together ensure the continuity and equilibrium of a social system. Adaptation refers to the ability of a social system to adjust to its environment and secure the resources necessary for survival. Every society must produce goods and services, distribute resources, and respond to environmental changes. Adaptation involves economic activities such as production, distribution, employment, and technological innovation. The economy is the primary institution responsible for fulfilling this function. Through economic organization, societies obtain food, shelter, clothing, energy, and other resources while adjusting to changing social and environmental conditions. For example, the introduction of new technologies in agriculture or industry enables societies to adapt to population growth and market demands. Goal Attainment is the function through which a society identifies its collective objectives and mobilizes resources to achieve them. Every social system must establish priorities, formulate policies, and make decisions regarding common goals. Parsons considered the political system as the institution mainly responsible for goal attainment. Governments, administrative bodies, and political leaders determine national objectives such as economic development, security,
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