Social Institution Flashcards
Characteristics of an Institution: Purposive
Institutions are purposive
Characteristics of an Institution: Permanent in content
Institutions are permanent in their content
Characteristics of an Institution: Structured
Institutions are structured
Characteristics of an Institution: Unified structure
Institutions are a unified structure
Characteristics of an Institution: Value-laden
Institutions are necessarily value-laden
5 Major Social Institutions: Family
It is the smallest social institution with the unique function of producing and rearing the young.
It is also the basic unit of Philippine society and the educational system where the child begins to learn the ABC. It is also the basic agent of socialization because it is here where the individual develops values, behaviors, and ways of life through interaction with members of the family (Vega, 2004)
Characteristics of the Filipino Family: Closely knit and strong family ties
The family is closely knit and has strong family ties
Characteristics of the Filipino Family: Extended and big family
The family is usually an extended one and therefore big. Kinship ties are extended to include the “compadre” or sponsors. They are regarded as relatives and closer ties are formed
Characteristics of the Filipino Family: Higher regard for Filipino women
A much higher regard is attributed to the Filipino woman especially with the changing roles and functions of the family
Functions of the Family: Reproduction and rearing of the young
Reproduction of the race and rearing of the young
Functions of the Family: Cultural transmission
Cultural transmission or Enculturation
Functions of the Family: Socialization
Socialization of the child
Functions of the Family: Providing affection and security
Providing affection and a sense of security
Functions of the Family: Personality development and growth
Providing the environment of personality development & growth of self-concept in relation to others
Functions of the Family: Providing social status
Providing social status