What Is a Social Institution

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is a social institution?

• A) Any physical setting where people interact
• B) A persistent system of norms, power relations, and social roles surrounding social phenomena
• C) A physical setting wherein members' activities are controlled around the clock with the goal of making them internalize new values and norms
• D) Any organization that is directly related to the economy, including all work places

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Definitions:

Assignment

The act of transferring rights, duties, or responsibilities from one party to another, commonly seen in contracts or agreements.

Delegator

The party in a contract that assigns responsibility or tasks to another party, known as the delegatee.

Delegatee

A person or entity that is delegated authority or tasks by another, typically in a legal or formal context.

Incidental Beneficiaries

Third parties who may benefit from the performance of a contract but have no legal rights to enforce its terms.