Social institutions are configurations of shared behavior patterns that satisfy basic group needs. They have social roles that define expected behaviors and social relations between individuals. Institutions are purposeful, relatively permanent, structured, and value-laden. Major institutions involve large numbers and are essential to society, while subsidiary institutions are minor and variable within major institutions. Examples of social institutions include familial institutions that fulfill functions like reproduction and socialization of children, educational institutions that provide primary education, political institutions based on functionalist theories, and religious institutions that unite groups with shared spiritual beliefs.

2. What is Social Institution
Is a configuration or combination of behavior
patterns shared by a plurality and focused
upon satisfaction of some basic group needs.

3. 2 Elements of Social Institution
Social Roles
• A social role defines
a set of behaviors
that are expected of
someone who holds
a particular status.
Social Relations
• Social
relation or social inte
raction is any
relationship between
two or more
individuals.

4. Characteristic of Institutions
1. Institutions are purposive.
2. They are relatively permanent in their
content.
3. The institution is structured.
4. Each institution is a unified structure.
5. The institution is necessarily value-
laden.

5. Classification of Institutions
1. Major Institutions- are those which the large
number of people participate in, that are
essential to the society.
2. Subsidiary Institutions- are the numerous,
minor and variable institutions that are
contained within the major institution.

8. FAMILIAL INSTITUTIONS

9. FUNCTIONS OF FAMILIAL
INSTITUTIONS
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11. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
PRIMARY FUNCTION

12. Examples
• Colleges
• Trade schools
• University

16. POLITICAL INSTITUTION
FUNCTIONALIST THEORY
.

18. RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
• Are groups of people that have similar beliefs
in the existence of God or Gods.

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