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What differentiates crescive institutions from enacted institutions?
What differentiates crescive institutions from enacted institutions?
Crescive institutions originate from mores and customs, while enacted institutions are consciously organized for specific purposes.
Provide two examples of crescive institutions and explain their origins.
Provide two examples of crescive institutions and explain their origins.
Examples include marriage and religion, which originate from the customs and traditions of the people.
Define enacted institutions and give two examples.
Define enacted institutions and give two examples.
Enacted institutions are consciously organized for specific purposes; examples include schools and banks.
What are basic institutions, and how do they relate to subsidiary institutions?
What are basic institutions, and how do they relate to subsidiary institutions?
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Explain the unconscious nature of crescive institutions.
Explain the unconscious nature of crescive institutions.
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Study Notes
Types of Institutions
- Institutions are classified in several ways
- W.G. Sumner classified institutions into two main types:
- Crescive Institutions: These include property, marriage, and religion. They originate from social norms (mores) and are unconscious in origin. They arise unintentionally from societal patterns. Examples include marriage, religion, and related primal institutions.
- Enacted Institutions: These are purposefully created institutions like banks, schools, and corporations. They are consciously designed for specific goals and functions.
Basic Institutions
- Basic institutions are a foundational classification of institutions.
- The example institutions provided are foundational structures of society.
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This quiz explores the classification of institutions as defined by W.G. Sumner, distinguishing between crescive and enacted institutions. It highlights examples such as marriage, religion, banks, and schools, providing insight into their roles and origins in society. Test your knowledge on these foundational structures!
