word

Social Institution

SOH-shul in-stih-TOO-shun

/ˈsoʊʃəl ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

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Syllable breakdown

socialinstitution

Dictionary meaning

A stable cluster of social norms, roles, and organisations that meet fundamental societal needs, such as the family, education system, religion, economy, and government

Examples

Marriage is a social institution that varies enormously across cultures and historical periods.
Sociologists study how social institutions reproduce power and transmit cultural values.

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