Four social institutions are;
Family- this is where an individual is first accepted and nurtured emotionally, materially, psychologically. This institution marks the fundamental development of an individual.
Religion- this institution provides a space whereby the individual can address issues of faith, devotion and other phenomenal experiences they undergo that cannot be scientifically or physically explained and belief in a supreme being.
education- this institution teaches the individual the social behavior of learning and also teaching in some aspects. The individual learns to be a learner and philosopher by widening her or his mental or thinking horizon and is less susceptible to gullibility or ignorance.
Economy- the individual’s opportunities, security, and harmony rests in the success of this institution. It is where the individual learns to work as part of team towards an aim
