Answer the following :

What are the types of Social Institutions?

Social institutions refers to the whole of roles, status, moral values, functions catering to the social needs of humans. It has beliefs, practices and activity systems. It is the socially approved social structure that is devised to fulfil the desires of humans.

The different types of social institutions are :

a. Family: Family is an important social institution that exists in all societies. It fulfils the needs of humans. It helps in the nourishment of its members. It provides skills and nourishment which are necessary for the younger members to become a part of the society as adults. It also provides social security to the members.

b. Religion: Religion is an important social institution that grew along with the civilization of humans. The different functions of religions are the protection of values, socialization, social control, and social unity.

c. Marriage : : Marriage is an important social institution. It provides social sanction for a man and woman to live together. It allows them to stay together and follow a life of religious, economic and cultural values. It has undergone various changes. Marriage is the base of the family. The procreation of children, their upbringing, and nourishment take place within the family. It directs other relationships in the family and creates unity. It brings people together from a diverse social background. The child born to this marriage is the legal heir of the property of both the families. The continuity of the society is ensured through marriage and family. The relationship is guided by the law of the land also.