SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social InstitutionsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 18 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:What are social institutions?
A. people and organizations that establish social norms
B. statuses, roles, groups, and organizations that form patterns of social life
C. expected behavior within particular roles, groups, and organizations
D. systematic rankings of different groups of people by social class
Answer: B
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