term "social institution" has different meanings depending on the context and interpretation of science that defines it.This article will focus on the sociological view.Although, again, the existence of different definitions, is generally considered that the social institutions of society - is a relatively stable set of rules, beliefs, values, statuses and roles that govern any spheres of public life.
Uncertainty is not only the meaning of the term.The role of social institutions in society is different in each case.Next is a list of the main institutions and their functions.Overall, scientists note that social institutions - replacing instincts in human society, established in the course of cultural development.They satisfy the essential needs of the different society, and no major ones life in society and at all becomes extremely hindered character.
turn to the classification.Basic social institutions include economic, political, spiritual, family groups.
role of economic institutions - providing organization of the economy, governance and effective development.Property relations fix any values (mainly material) for a specific person or organization, allowing them to earn an income.Wages as a social institution - the remuneration of workers for the work done.This group also includes money market and much more.
political institutions (the army, the party, the court, the state, the media and others.) Regulate any relations of political power in society.
spiritual institutions (education, science, religion, and so on. D.) Support moral values in society and contribute to their further development.
group of family and marriage is the most important link in the structure of society in general, nurturing and supporting each individual.
all groups and social institutions of society are closely interrelated and constantly intertwined, thus affecting each other.For example, the state performs the functions of not only political, but also regulates economic relations and intervenes in the spiritual sphere of society.
social institutions are not strictly fixed permanent phenomena: they evolve over time as well as the relationship between people, culture and other factors.
Again, back to the question of the role and functions of social institutions.Scientists are divided into four (in addition to the above) their main task.First of all, it is the reproduction of society, the preservation of the qualitative and quantitative constancies society.Second - the preservation of the cultural, spiritual, intellectual, industrial and other heritage accumulated over the lifetime of the company.The third function, rather, economists say - social institutions responsible for the production, distribution and exchange of material and other benefits.Last - management and control of the society, as well as for each individual member of his (political formulation).
is important to note that there is such a thing as a social institution dysfunction.It comes as a result of changes in public needs and underflow institution in society.
