Social Institutions in Canada Flashcards
FAMILY Core Beliefs:
- fidelity (loyalty)
- respect
- nurturance
- knowledge
- support
- loyalty
FAMILY Representatives of Institution (ROLES)
- individual members (father, mother, daughter, son, etc.)
- nuclear family (a couple and their dependent children)
- extended family
- adoptive parent
- same-sex parents
- relatives
FAMILY Individual Needs Served (FUNCTIONS
- socializes children
- is responsible for reproduction
- perpetuates marriage
- established positive self-concept and self-esteem
- provides emotional nurturance
Current Canadian Issues family
Because children learn from their parents, they might have prejudice beliefs that their parents have (learned theory)
RELIGION Core Beliefs
- worshiping
- faith
- charity
- tolerance
- ethics
- morals
RELIGION Representatives of Institution (ROLES):
- workshipper
- religious leaders of chirsted, mosques, synagogues, and temples
- spiritual leaders and healers
RELIGION Individual Needs Served (FUNCTIONS)
- satisfies spiritual needs of individuals
- provides solace (comfort) for life’s crises and tragedies
- models altruistic behavior
- promotes tolerance of other groups
Current Canadian Issues in relgion
- People going to church less often because of the pandemic
- People losing/confused about their faith
EDUCATION Core Beliefs
- obedience
- punctuality
- knowledge
- practical skills
- respect
EDUCATION Representatives of Institution (ROLES)
- students
- teachers and administrators
- college and university professors
EDUCATION Individual Needs Served (FUNCTIONS
- transmits knowledge and skills from one generation to the next
- continues the socialization process begun at home with the family
- prepares students for the workforce
EDUCATION Current Canadian Issues
- having to complete school work online (students are less focused)
- being inclusive and respectful to all (no discrimination)
- Computer technology has started to “threaten” the old-fashioned education system
GOVERNMENT Core Beliefs
- obedience
- loyalty
- pride
- justice
- patriotism (support for one’s country)
- respect
- equality
GOVERNMENT Representatives of Institution (ROLES)
- political leaders
- political parties
- elected officials
- judges
- police officers
- civil servants
GOVERNMENT Individual Needs Served (FUNCTIONS)
- demonstrates the legitimate use of power by governing members
- models respect for the nation and its symbols
- instills a sense of belonging and pride of country
- enforces social order (law and law enforcement)
- adminstes to the well-being of the population
- attempts to unify society
Current Canadian Issues in GOVERNMENT
- mistreatment toward minority groups
- police brutality
- it is difficult for homeless people to vote for political elections which doesn’t help them vote in something that helps their best interests
ECONOMY Core Beliefs
- ethics
- efficiency
- competition
- honesty
- integrity
ECONOMY Representatives of Institution (ROLES)
- banks
- small businesses
- corporations
ECONOMY Individual Needs Served (FUNCTIONS)
- regulates the distribution of goods and services
- establishes an appropriate work ethic
- teaches the value of honesty and hard work as a way to get ahead
- teaches the law of supply and demand
Current Canadian Issues in ECONOMY
- several people struggling financially and losing their jobs due to the pandemic
- the income gap between men and women
- taxes
