Social Institutions Overview

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What is a social institution?

  • A governmental body
  • An organization or social framework that meets basic needs (correct)
  • A social gathering
  • A legal document

What is the function of health care in society?

Satisfy the basic needs of society's members

What does the charter of rights and freedoms aim to demonstrate?

Dominant values and beliefs

What social behavior is established through caring for children?

<p>Enduring patterns of social behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

What roles are defined in the context of husband and wife?

<p>Roles for individuals to emulate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Social Institutions Overview

  • Social institutions are organizations or frameworks in society designed to fulfill the basic needs of individuals.
  • They provide direction and principles that govern social interactions and responsibilities.

Basic Needs Satisfaction

  • Health care is a primary function of social institutions, aiming to meet the essential health requirements of society's members.

Reflection of Values

  • The charter of rights and freedoms serves to demonstrate the dominant values and beliefs within a society, establishing standards for individual and collective rights.

Patterns of Social Behavior

  • Caring for children is a critical function that establishes enduring patterns of social behavior, emphasizing responsibility and social nurturing.

Role Definition

  • Social institutions define specific roles for individuals, such as those of a husband and wife, guiding behavior and expectations within family structures.

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