Parts of society that have their own sets of norms and values, such as the family and the school system.

• A. Social identity
• B. Gender
• C. Social institutions
• D. Sub-culture

Answer: (C)

Social institutions are organized parts of society that enforce norms and transmit values across generations. The family and the school system fit this idea because they shape how people behave, what counts as appropriate, and what knowledge and skills are valued. They provide roles, routines, and rules—like how families socialize children and how schools teach punctuality, cooperation, and discipline. They also meet society’s needs by socializing members, regulating behavior, and passing on cultural expectations. Sub-culture refers to a smaller group within society with its own distinct norms rather than the overarching structures that organize society; social identity and gender describe how people identify or categorize themselves, not the institutions that guide social life.