Social Institutions

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a social institution in the chapter?

  • Politics
  • Healthcare (correct)
  • Marriage
  • Family

What is the main focus of this chapter?

  • The importance of family and kinship
  • The role of social institutions in society (correct)
  • The study of sociology and anthropology
  • The interaction of the individual and society

What are examples of 'macro' social institutions mentioned in the chapter?

  • Religion and education
  • Politics and economics (correct)
  • Healthcare and technology
  • Family and marriage

What is the difference between status and role in society?

<p>Status refers to an individual's position in society, while roles refer to the expected behavior associated with that position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the chapter suggest about social institutions?

<p>They control and shape individuals' behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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