Do Social Institutions Benefit the Needs of Society or Hinder the Needs of Society?

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A social institution is an organization /social framework whose function is to meet the needs of its members by providing them direction and basic principles/rules for society. A social institution must satisfy the societies basic needs of its members. Healthcare institutions are a good example of how a social institution satisfies the basic needs of its members, these institutions are put in place to prevent the ill health of its members. These institutions must demonstrate dominant values and beliefs of the society, establish patterns of social behaviour and must define frameworks for roles for individuals and groups (gender roles). They must satisfy needs of people and groups and provide structure for people. If all these functions are met a cohesive and functioning society is said to be created. Every social institution provides a set of expected roles and behaviours from the people. Among the world only 5 of these social institutions are recurring. These are family, religion, education, government, economy. The role of family is to shape young individuals into functioning members of society The role of religion is to answer our larger, often inexplicable questions we have. Religion also reminds citizens of their duties and to provide people a sense of purpose The role of education is to provide knowledge to people and prevent social inequalities Education is also preparation for children when moving on to their adult life. Education is a socialization agent and integrates individuals into their society.The role of government is to preserve order. Governmental institutions preserve internal and external order. The role of economical social institutions is to provide exchange, commerce and prosperity amongst the people. Wha... ... middle of paper ... ... III. STAYING IN VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN SHELTERS – 7,350 IV. PROVISIONALLY ACCOMMODATED (homeless but in hospitals, prison or interim housing) – 4,464”[End Homelessness in America 2012 Website, 2012].This is a large subculture filled with underprivileged people. Many of these 30,000 individuals are left unsheltered and unaided every day. “Recent data from a March 2013 Ipsos Reid poll suggests that as many as 1.3 million Canadians have experienced homelessness or extremely insecure housing at some point during the past five years.”[End Homelessness in America 2012 Website, 2012]. In addition to this government policies have often benefited the few but complicated problems for others. Low income housing is often torn down to build up higher income housing and these low income individuals are left shelterless.

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