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Question
Social institutions are the main building blocks of the society. In this context, explain the features of the Social Institutions.
Solution
Social institutions are the building blocks of society. The features of social institutions are as follows :
- Social institutions are the means to control social behavior of the individuals.
- Social institutions are dependent upon the activities of the people.
- Social institutions are more stable than other means of social control.
- Social institutions are a collection of social values, norms, rules and regulations.
- Social institutions are a source of completion of specific needs and objectives.
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