Question

Social institutions are the main building blocks of the society. In this context, explain the features of the Social Institutions.

Answer 1

Social institutions are the building blocks of society. The features of social institutions are as follows :

• Social institutions are the means to control social behavior of the individuals.
• Social institutions are dependent upon the activities of the people.
• Social institutions are more stable than other means of social control.
• Social institutions are a collection of social values, norms, rules and regulations.
• Social institutions are a source of completion of specific needs and objectives.