Talcott Parsons argued that men were socialized into instrumental roles to be rational workers, whereas women were socialized into expressive roles to be emotional and sensitive caretakers.Which perspective does this statement reflect?
A)symbolic interactionism
B)the social conflict paradigm
C)structural functionalism
D)feminism

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Talcott Parsons was a structural functionalist and his argument about the socialization of men and women reflects this perspective. Structural functionalism focuses on how different parts of society work together to maintain social order and stability. In this case, Parsons was discussing how the societal expectations and roles for men and women were functional for maintaining social order.

Talcott Parsons Argued That Men Were Socialized into Instrumental Roles