Social Institution

Question 1

Characteristics of an Institution: Purposive

Answer 1

Institutions are purposive

Question 2

Characteristics of an Institution: Permanent in content

Answer 2

Institutions are permanent in their content

Question 3

Characteristics of an Institution: Structured

Answer 3

Institutions are structured

Question 4

Characteristics of an Institution: Unified structure

Answer 4

Institutions are a unified structure

Question 5

Characteristics of an Institution: Value-laden

Answer 5

Institutions are necessarily value-laden

Question 6

5 Major Social Institutions: Family

Answer 6

It is the smallest social institution with the unique function of producing and rearing the young.

It is also the basic unit of Philippine society and the educational system where the child begins to learn the ABC. It is also the basic agent of socialization because it is here where the individual develops values, behaviors, and ways of life through interaction with members of the family (Vega, 2004)

Question 7

Characteristics of the Filipino Family: Closely knit and strong family ties

Answer 7

The family is closely knit and has strong family ties

Question 8

Characteristics of the Filipino Family: Extended and big family

Answer 8

The family is usually an extended one and therefore big. Kinship ties are extended to include the “compadre” or sponsors. They are regarded as relatives and closer ties are formed

Question 9

Characteristics of the Filipino Family: Higher regard for Filipino women

Answer 9

A much higher regard is attributed to the Filipino woman especially with the changing roles and functions of the family

Question 10

Functions of the Family: Reproduction and rearing of the young

Answer 10

Reproduction of the race and rearing of the young

Question 11

Functions of the Family: Cultural transmission

Answer 11

Cultural transmission or Enculturation

Question 12

Functions of the Family: Socialization

Answer 12

Socialization of the child

Question 13

Functions of the Family: Providing affection and security

Answer 13

Providing affection and a sense of security

Question 14

Functions of the Family: Personality development and growth

Answer 14

Providing the environment of personality development & growth of self-concept in relation to others

Question 15

Functions of the Family: Providing social status

Answer 15

Providing social status

Question 16

Kinds of Family Patterns: Conjugal/nuclear family

Answer 16

Conjugal/nuclear family- consisting of husband, wife, and children

Question 17

Kinds of Family Patterns: Consanguine/extended family

Answer 17

Consanguine/extended family – consist of married couple, their parents, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins

Question 18

According to Marriage: Monogamy

Answer 18

Monogamy- single marriage

Question 19

According to Marriage: Polygamy

Answer 19

Polygamy- plural marriage

Question 20

According to Marriage: Polyandry

Answer 20

Polyandry –one woman is married to two or more men at the same time

Question 21

According to Marriage: Polygamy

Answer 21

Polygamy – one man is married to two or more women at the same time

Question 22

According to Marriage: Cenogamy

Answer 22

Cenogamy – two or more men mate with two or more women in group marriage

Question 23

According to Residence: Patrilocal

Answer 23

Patrilocal – a newly married couple lives with the parents of the husband

Question 24

According to Residence: Matrilocal

Answer 24

Matrilocal – a newly married couple lives with the parents of the wife

Question 25

According to Residence: Neolocal

Answer 25

Neolocal – a newly married couple maintains a separate household and live by themselves

Question 26

According to Authority: Patriarchal

Answer 26

Patriarchal – the father is considered as head and plays a dominant role

Question 27

According to Authority: Matriarchal

Answer 27

Matriarchal – the mother is the head and makes the major decisions

Question 28

According to Authority: Equalitarian

Answer 28

Equalitarian- both the father and mother share in making decisions and are equal in authority

Question 29

According to Descent: Patrilineal

Answer 29

Patrilineal – the descent is recognized through the father’s line

Question 30

According to Descent: Matrilineal

Answer 30

Matrilineal – the descent is recognized through the mother’s line

Question 31

According to Descent: Bilineal

Answer 31

Bilineal – the descent is recognized through both the father’s and mother’s line

Question 32

Major Social Institutions: Education

Answer 32

an established organization having an identifiable structure and a set of functions meant to preserve and extend social order. ## Footnote Its basic purpose is the transmission of knowledge to move young people in the mainstream of society. Teachers see to it that children are developed in all aspects physically, emotionally, socially, and academically.

Question 33

Education: Intellectual Purpose

Answer 33

Teach basic cognitive skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics. To transmit specific knowledge. Help students acquire higher-order-thinking skills

Question 34

Education: Political Purpose

Answer 34

Inculcate allegiance to the existing political order. Prepare students who will participate in the political order. Teach children the basic laws of society. Helps assimilate diverse cultural groups into a common political order