Institution

Question 1

What is an Institution?

Answer 1

An established practice in society.

Question 2

Characteristics of an Institution

Answer 2

These include: Having an organisational structure : Point 1
Have sanctions: Point 2
-in the form of rewards( we have positive and negative sanctions in the form of punishments)

Have practices and rituals: Point 3
-such as standing when a judge enters the court.

Safety basic needs: Point 4
Socialised members: Point 5
Support their operations financially:Point 6

Question 3

Types of Institutions

Answer 3

Economic/Financial: banks, insurance companies, stock markets.

Medical: hospital,clinic

Recreational: gyms, sports bar, clubs, arcade

Educational: schools,university and college

Religious: church,branches,temples,mosque,synagogue

Question 4

Functions of each Institution

Answer 4

Economic: take bills, financial advice, accept money on deposit , create employment, provide loans

Educational: socializes individuals, ensure the complete development of individuals, to impose positive sanctions, makes an individual literate, develop analytical and critical thinking, prepares an individual for work

Medical: disease diagnosis, disease prevention, disease intervention,provides aid for wounded and sick without any discrimination,disease treatment

Recreational: provides exercise, socializes members, provide employment, to contribute to society.

Religious: provides advice, promotes direction, promotes social change, provide identity for individuals