Understanding Social Institutions and Welfare in Human Society
Social institutions play a crucial role in addressing social problems and meeting the basic needs of human societies. Concepts of welfare and institutions like family, education, economy, and politics are explored. Welfare is described as traveling smoothly on the road of life, derived from the root meaning of 'wel' (well) and 'fare' (journey). The significance of social institutions, their functions, and the ways they cater to societal needs are highlighted through examples like family providing primary care and mutual assistance, educational institutions focusing on socialization and citizenship preparation, and economic institutions managing allocation and distribution of goods.
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Concept of Welfare DR. IMRAN A. SAJID Lecturer (Social Work), University of Peshawar imranahmad131@uop.edu.pk 2020
A philosopher Nicholas Rescher, is derived from the original root meaning of (wel + fare) having a good trip or journey , thus conveying the idea of traveling smoothly on the road of life.
Welfare Well smooth, in a desirable way, in an efficient way Fare going, walking, journey, Welfare walking smoothly, traveling smoothly on the road of life.
Social Problems Social problems as characteristic of human society Human societies differ in needs and structure In-built system of organization, disorganization and re-organization Social institutions to tackle the needs and problems Family, Education Economy Politics Religion
What is an institution? General According to Dictionary, an institution is a large important organization such as University, college, church, Mosque etc OR An institution is a building where certain people are looked after. e.g. Disabled children, mentally ill people.
In sociology a social institution refers to a system or custom that is considered an important or typical feature of particular society or group, usually because it has existed for a long time and which satisfies some basic needs e.g. family, marriage, education, religion. Or Established practices
Basic social institutions & their functions 1-Family;- Primary personal care Mutual assistance system between children and parents & between family unit and society
2.educational institution Socialization in a uniform way of all the youngest and preparation for productive, participatory citizenship
3- Economic institutions Allocation & distribution of goods and services
4. political institution Distribution of powers and authorities OR Authoritative allocation of public social goals and values
5. Religious Institutions Promotion of personal meaning and understanding of ultimate concern of life or Beliefs and practices in super natural powers
Out of these institutions, there were problems which have been arising in the world. To tackle such problems, Mosque, Madaris, NGOs and Church came forward so that the people can address the problems of individuals and groups.
Whenever, there are social problems, the human society responds in the shape of social institutions. This is social welfare. Whenever there is a human society there will be problem of individuals, groups, or families and how the society addresses these problems is social welfare.
Definitions United Nations Social welfare is a wide range of socially sponsored activities and programmes directed towards community and individual s well-being.
Encyclopedia of Social Work Social Welfare generally denotes the full range of organized activities of voluntary and government agencies that seeks to prevent, alleviate, and contribute to the solution of recognized social problems, or to improve the well-being of individual, groups, or communities.
Wayne Johnson Social Welfare refers to socially organized activities aimed at maintaining or improving human well-being. Britannica Programmes designed to protect citizens from the economic risks and insecurities of life. Encarta Programmes aim at helping people unable to support themselves fully or earn a living.
Social Problems By social problem we mean any undesirable social situation which is threatening the smooth functioning of collective life. Most of the people realize that the situation is bad but they are themselves involved in it. Collective efforts are needed to remove that situation, to alleviate or prevent the situation.
Conclusion Social problems is the characteristics of human society. Whenever there are social problems in human society, the society responds in the shape of institutions. The institutional response of the society towards social problems is social welfare. In this way, social welfare is a primary institution of human society which fills the gaps in needs of those who are unable to meet their needs through other five (5) institutions.
Recommended Books Introduction to Social Welfare by Walter Fried Lander Social Work: An Empowering Profession, by Brenda Dubois and Karla Miley Social Work in India Social Work and Social Welfare in American Society
