Institutions are established systems and processes that govern human social interaction and behavior. They maintain order and stability through rules, regulations, and norms that are recognized and followed by members of society. Examples of institutions include family, education, economy, and religion. Institutions help society function properly by coordinating human activity and meeting basic human needs through their organized structures and customs.

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Meaning of Institutions:
Institutions are established ways of doing
things. It refers to those rules and regulations
which in their abstractness focus on the
practicality of them by maintaining social
interaction and regulated behavior pattern. It
involves discipline and curbing human
emotions and behavior. Recognized usage and
procedures are known as institutions of
Sociology.
Lesson I: State and Non-State
Institutions

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There are norms set for and by every
society. Even though these norms differ
from society to society, the members of
a particular society stick to their norms.
Only them can the institution will be lost
and there could be chaos. Say the
parents need steady support without
which they cannot look after their
children because the institution of a
family does not teach one that it is their
responsibility to look after their
children.
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Institutions

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It is a natural drive and instinct. This is
what makes the generation and
institution forward else it might
collapse. Everyone had to understand
their role, reversal of which may alter
the peace of the society and it’s
members in general
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Because of the presence of organized
ways of livelihood, there’s not much
competition else many people would
have found difficult to survive. In a way,
society is helped by the institutions in
order to function and are the pillars of
society. Without one the other cannot
function properly. It is combined
supplication so they are interdependent.
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If the economic condition is good,
automatically a good family can be
established. Similarly for a good family
to live in a good way, financial strength
is necessary. How well the family will
run, depends on how educated its
members are. Thus the concept of
Institution is important to study many
social sciences. Every person might have
their own idea of an institution.
Lesson I: State and Non-State
Institutions

16. 1. A cluster of social usage
A cultural system exists and all
follow the same cultural
practices and traditions
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20. 2. The relative degree of
permanence:
The beliefs are laid out and
tried and tested over time.
If they sustain then they
become the fundamental
beliefs of the institution
and gain a permanent
recognition.
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Objectives:
The objectives resonate with
cultural norms. It is kept in mind
that the people are made to
understand the difference
between the Objectives and the
functions.
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31. 4. Cultural Objects of Utilitarian Value:
A cultural object may be defined as shared
significance embodied in form. In other words-it
is a socially meaningful expression that is
audible, visible, or tangible or that can be
articulated” (SOURCE). Cultural objects tell
stories, and those stories could be interpreted in
numerous different ways. Lastly, cultural objects
don’t have to be physical objects. They can be;
an idea, songs, believes, videos, styles, pretty
much anything as long as they could tell a story.
Utilitarian value is a dimension of consumer
perceived value associated with necessities of
living.
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36. 5. Institutions are Transmitters of
Social Heritage:
Social heritage is culturally
customs, codes, and rules of
behavior that are constant across
generations. Examples include
giving gifts on particular
occasions, greeting others when
one enters a room, and shaking
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46. 6. They are resistant to social
changes due to the rigidity of
beliefs:
Social change refers to the
transformation of culture,
behavior, social institutions, and
social structure over time.
Rigidity means inability to be
changed or adapted.
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