SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social InstitutionsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 36 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements about social institutions is true?
A. Some societies lack social institutions.
B. Individuals have discrete, non-contradictory roles within social institutions.
C. Social institutions provide rules, roles, and relationships to guide human behavior.
D. All sociologists agree that the military, health care, and mass media are key social institutions.
Answer: C
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