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:

Let's break down each statement and option:

- Statement 1: Institutions do act as a means to regulate individual behavior by enforcing rules. They can be more stable than other forms of social control.

- Statement 2: Institutions rely on the collective activities of individuals since they're formed and maintained by human interaction.

- Statement 3: Many institutions are based on traditions, customs, and sometimes rigid beliefs.

- Statement 4: Institutions often have symbols that represent them, which can be either tangible or intangible.

Options:

- Option 1: Includes 1, 2, 3 –– So, it leaves out 4.

- Option 2: Includes 2, 3, 4 –– It misses statement 1.

- Option 3: Includes 1, 3, 4 –– It excludes 2.

- Option 4: Includes all statements 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Based on this analysis, Option 4: 1, 2, 3, and 4 is correct.