Social Institutions

IMPACTS OF SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN MY LIFE

Student’s NameSubject
Date

Marriage and Family
Despite marriage being a matter of choice, it has helped me learn how important it is in my life. It has helped me to understand the significance of marriage and starting a family. First, as a family person, I am motivated every day to work hard to see my children does not lack anything. I have grown up seeing most of my friends suffering due to effects of divorce in their family. Many of my friends are from single-parent families. This influences me in that; I want to live in a society where families are a source of happiness. Every day I inspire and motivate people in a marriage to love each other and work hard to keep the family together. I have started attending seminars on family and marriage to be prepared for this step in my life. I want to see my children grow in a society whereby their parents passionately love them.
Religion
There are many religions in this world. Every child is brought up following a particular belief. Therefore, we should strive not to judge others from different religious denominations. Max Weber (1993) asserts that religion is the mother of capitalism have different impacts in my life. I have learned to respect my colleagues whom we have different beliefs (30). No religion is greater than the other, and thus I should not promote capitalism when I differ with others. Love is the basis of social interaction. Each religion teaches love, and we should live in harmony with each other.

I have learned not to blame a certain religion if any disaster occurs.
Irrespective of being Christian, Muslim, Buddhism, or any other religion, I should be an instrument of peace and harmony. I have learned ways of being slow to judge others based on their religion which has enabled me to live well with the community around. If I put all my effort into judging others, I may fail to fulfil my dreams. According to Weber, religion influences the economic behaviour of the followers (Weber 1993, 25). I have learned the code of conducts that I am expected to follow to ensure that I act according to the teachings of the society.
Government and Politics
The government through politicians make decisions that affect all citizens. The government has a purpose of meeting the needs of the people. The same politicians we elect are the ones changing the law to advocate for same-sex marriages. Despite, several religions be against this move, the government as they say. This means that same-sex marriages as equal rights as other couples. I am growing older; I become more away of the effects of politics in my life. As a child, I was still ignorant of politics, but now I have realized that most of my daily activities revolve around politics and government.
The government has ensured that the courses I wish to pursue are accessible. If they feel that certain courses are not of any help to students, they can ban them. Additionally, the government has set laws that protect us from being harassed and have access to quality education. Thus, I can pursue my dream course with the dream that I will prosper in life. The government and politics through the constitution have outlined my rights and freedom as a citizen. I have the right to be protected and access quality health care.

Reference
Weber, Max. The sociology of religion. Beacon Press, 1993.