Unit 5 Flashcards
refers to a group of people with established roles, functions, and norms who are working together to fulfill specific social needs. exist everywhere, but may vary from time to time and across cultures.
SOCIAL INSTITUTION
He stated that social institution is a structure of society that is organized to meet the needs of people chiefly through well-established procedures
(Bogardus, 1949).
He stated that Social institutions are the social structure & machinery through which human society organizes, directs & executes the multifarious activities required to society for human need
(H. E. Barnes, 1942)
TYPES OF SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
FAMILY
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
TYPES OF RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
CHURCH
SECT
CULT
as in temple. a building for public worship and especially Christian worship
Church
is a religious group that exists inside of a larger religion. Think of it as a section of a particular religion
sect
A religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people
A system or group of people who practice excessive devotion to a figure, object, or belief system, typically following a charismatic leader.
Cult