Social Institutions

Social Institutions: usual ways that a society meets its basic needs Social Institutions shape behavior and color thoughts. Social Institutions set the context for behavior.

Social Institutions satisfy a basic need, has unique groups, statuses, values and norms.

Values: the standards by which people define what is desirable/undesirable, good/bad, beautiful/ugly Norms: what is expected of people, the rules intended to guide peoples behavior

What is a status? Ascribed: a social position that is assigned without regard for special talent Achieved: a social position that is within your power to change.

What are your statuses? Write them in your notebook.

From a FUNCTIONALIST perspective, why does the social institution of education exist? From a CONFLICT perspective, why does the institution of education exist?

In groups of 3 you will: 1. List all the social institutions you can think of (at least 7) 2. For each define: Basic needs Groups/Organizations Statuses Values Norms

Example: Institution: Family Basic needs: reproduce, socialize children Organizations: Relatives, in-laws Statuses: Daughter, son, mother, etc. Values: Fidelity, providing for family, respect Norms: Fidelity, do not have children if you are not ready

Institution: Basic needs: Organizations: Statuses: Values: Norms: