Society and Social Institutions

Question 1

Merton’s Function of Social Institutions:

• “Intended” functions of an institution, phenomenon or process in a social system; anticipated consequences

Answer 1

Manifest

Question 2

Merton’s Function of Social Institutions:

• “Unintended” functions of an institution, phenomenon or process in a social system; consequences can be beneficial, neutral, or harmful

Answer 2

Latent

Question 3

Merton’s Function of Social Institutions:

“Undesirable consequences” taht result when social processes (or social systems) do [incomplete]

Answer 3

Social Dysfunctions

Question 4

• Process of embedding a concept, social role, value, or logic within an organization, social system, or society.
• Responsible for how values, norms, and institutions are closely intertwined.
• May be called “mainstreaming”

Example: DRRM is institutionalized in schools/workplaces ensures that every Filipino has a culture of preparedness.

Answer 4

Institutionalization