Social institutions - Курсовая работа

Content Introduction The concept and definition of social institute Typology and characteristics of social institution The functions of social institution: overt and latent Dysfunction of social institution The main institution of society: structural elements Social institutions of policy Social institutions of economy Social institutes of science and education Social institutes of religion Social institutes of a family Art as culture institute Conclusion List of references Introduction History of appearance and development of social institutions is history of the gradually change of social institution of the traditional type into contemporary social institution. In the course of its development, social institutions became more specialized functions, and some of them took the dominant position in the system of social institutions. Thus, in a primitive society the special role played by the family, in feudal society as a basic acted religious institutions, and in capitalist society a special role played by economic institutions. The concept and definition of social institute Social institutions are specific entities providing relative steadiness of social ties and relations in the society in general. It can be characterized in terms of its external, formal (“material”) structure, as well as, internal substantive activities. Social institute looks like a set of individuals, institutions, provided certain material resources and implementing specific social function. With the substantial side it is set appropriate oriented standards of conduct certain persons in certain situations. A social institution is a complex, integrated set of social norms organized around the preservation of a basic societal value. Typology and characteristics of social institution All social institutions operate in close relationship with each other. Types of social institutions and its composition are very diverse. Typologise social institutions on different principles: the spheres of life, functional qualities, lifetime, conditions, and other. R. Mills choose in society five main social institutions: · Economic; · Policy; · The institution of family; · Military; · The religious. The functions of social institution: overt and latent The main, general function of any social institution is satisfaction social needs for which it was created and exists. To implement of this function, each institution has to perform a number of functions, it provide joint activity of the people, ambitious to satisfaction the needs. It is following functions: · Pinning and reproduction of social relations; · The regulatory function; · The integrative function; · The transmitting function; · The communicative function. 1. Pinning and reproduction of social relations is a system of rules and norms of behavior, establishing, standardizing behavior of each member of institution and making this behavior predictable. 2. The regulatory function is developed social institution pattern of behavior, standards and control, regulating relationship between members of society (i.e. social institution as an element of social control). 3.