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What is the primary purpose of a social institution?
What is the primary purpose of a social institution?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with social institutions?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with social institutions?
What is the primary function of a family?
What is the primary function of a family?
In which type of family does authority rest at the hands of the mother?
In which type of family does authority rest at the hands of the mother?
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Which form of family consists of more than 2 generations and is common in rural society of India?
Which form of family consists of more than 2 generations and is common in rural society of India?
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What type of family structure is characterized by descent being traced through the father's line and the name of the father's side continuing to the next generation?
What type of family structure is characterized by descent being traced through the father's line and the name of the father's side continuing to the next generation?
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Which form of marriage denotes marriage to one spouse at a time?
Which form of marriage denotes marriage to one spouse at a time?
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Which type of marriage involves one woman marrying more than one man at a given time?
Which type of marriage involves one woman marrying more than one man at a given time?
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In the context of kinship ties, what do we call kin related through blood?
In the context of kinship ties, what do we call kin related through blood?
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What type of education involves no specific curriculum and teaches attitude, skills, and work experience?
What type of education involves no specific curriculum and teaches attitude, skills, and work experience?
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Study Notes
Social Institutions
- The primary purpose of a social institution is to provide a framework for governing the behavior of individuals and groups within a society.
Characteristics of Social Institutions
- One characteristic NOT associated with social institutions is informality.
Family
- The primary function of a family is to provide emotional and economic support to its members.
- In a matriarchal family, authority rests at the hands of the mother.
Family Types
- A joint family consists of more than 2 generations and is common in rural society of India.
- A patrilineal family is characterized by descent being traced through the father's line, and the name of the father's side continuing to the next generation.
Marriage Types
- Monogamy denotes marriage to one spouse at a time.
- Polyandry involves one woman marrying more than one man at a given time.
Kinship Ties
- Consanguineous kin are kin related through blood.
Education
- Informal education involves no specific curriculum and teaches attitude, skills, and work experience.
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Test your knowledge about the definition and characteristics of social institutions in the context of sociology. Explore the organized structures of society and their functions in meeting the needs of individuals through established procedures.
