Quote by Talcott Parsons
The functions of the family in a highly differentiated society are

The functions of the family in a highly differentiated society are not to be interpreted as functions directly on behalf of the society, but on behalf of personality. – Talcott Parsons

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But the scientific importance of a change in knowledge of fact consists precisely in j its having consequences for a system of theory. – Talcott Parsons

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It is probably safe to say that all the changes of factual knowledge which have led to the relativity theory, resulting in a very great theoretical development, are completely trivial from any point of view except their relevance to the structure of a theoretical system. – Talcott Parsons

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Among those who are satisfactory in this respect it is desirable to have represented as great a diversity of intellectual tradition, social milieu and personal character as possible. – Talcott Parsons

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I woke up one morning thinking about wolves and realized that wolf packs function as families. Everyone has a role, and if you act within the parameters of your role, the whole pack succeeds, and when that falls apart, so does the pack. – Jodi Picoult

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My father really was not the dominant person who raised the family, it was my mother who raised the family. – Stevie Wonder

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I Know You Care is really personal and fragile for me. For me, its about losing a family member and also about a breakup. Its about this idea of losing someone for good. – Ellie Goulding

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Ive always put my family first and thats just the way it is. – Jamie Lee Curtis

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