Social Structures and Moral Values

Social Structures and Decision Making

• Social structures influence our decisions and actions.
• Key social structures include: family, religion, law, economy, and education.

Family Structures

• Extended family: Multiple generations living together.
• Nuclear family: A man, woman, and their children.
• Single-parent family: One parent and their children.
• Reorganized family: Two families combining to form a new family unit.
• Sibling family: Children living together without parents.

Moral Values

• Moral values are tied to responsibility, obligation, and formality.
• Local practices, teachings, and values shape moral behavior.

Examples of Moral Values

• Respecting adults and seniors.
• Using polite expressions like "mam" and "sir".
• Making one's bed in the morning.
• Exercising caution.
• Maintaining good manners.
• Dressing appropriately for different occasions.
• Using appropriate utensils for meals (fork, knife, spoon).
• Standing when adults or visitors enter a room.

Laws and Rules

• Rules and laws ensure safety, fairness, and order.
• Different types of rules and laws help communities function:
  • Traffic rules
  • Drug-related rules
  • Bank rules
  • Anti-money laundering rules
  • Hospital rules
  • Littering regulations
  • Safety rules