Which of the following statements are correct 1 Institutions are the means of controlling ...........

Sociology Preliminary Society, community, association and instiution, social groups

Which of the following statements are correct?

1) Institutions are the means of controlling individuals. Every institution has some rules, which must be compulsorily obeyed by the individuals. Institutions are more stable than other means of social control.

2) Institutions depend upon the collective activities of men.

3) The institution has some proceedings, which are formed on the basis of customs and dogmas.

4) Every institution has got a symbol, which may be material or non-material.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

1, 2, 3

2, 3, 4 only

1, 3, 4 only

1, 2, 3, 4

Explanation:

- Statement 1: Institutions have rules for controlling individuals. They are indeed stable means of social control.

- Statement 2: Institutions rely on collective human activities. This is true as people collectively make institutions function.

- Statement 3: Institutions often proceed based on customs and dogmas. Many traditions operate this way.

- Statement 4: Institutions can have symbols, which might be physical or abstract. Think of flags or logos for material, and concepts for non-material symbols.

Option 4: 1, 2, 3, 4 is correct as all statements align with institutional characteristics.