In order to understand the social phenomenon in a holistic way, Talcott Parson developed the concept of AGIL model.
A→ Adoptation
G→ Goal attainment
I→ Integration
L→ Laten or Pattern Maintenance
Main Characters of AGIL
AGIL model look at the society as a system and its constitutes as a subsystem which helps in overall maintain of system comparability.
Any problem in society can be located in subsystem and how other system respond to bring equilibrium in social system.
example: Farmers protest→ Rise in MSP prise
AGIL model also helps in identifying the reason for presence of some key issues
Example: Dowry and domestic violence→ supported by the presence of social values and institutions of patriarchy
Criticism of AGIL model