Statuses and their related roles determine the structure of the various groups in society. When these statuses and roles are organized to satisfy one or more of the basic needs of society, the group is called a(n)

Question

Statuses and their related roles determine the structure of the various groups in society. When these statuses and roles are organized to satisfy one or more of the basic needs of society, the group is called a(n)
a.
pastoral society.
c.
preindustrial society.
b.
social institution.
d.
agricultural society.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct answer is **b. social institution**. Social institutions are organized structures and mechanisms of social order that govern the behavior of individuals within a given community. They are created to satisfy one or more of the basic needs of society, such as family, education, economy, and religion.