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Family
Functions: Socialization of children, regulation of sexual reproduction, and emotional support. Examples: Nuclear families, extended families, single-parent families.
Government
Functions: Lawmaking, enforcement and adjudication, welfare and public service provision. Examples: Democracies, monarchies, authoritarian regimes.
Economy
Functions: Production and distribution of goods and services, employment, and wealth creation. Examples: Capitalist economies, socialist economies, mixed economies.
Education
Functions: Transmission of knowledge, skill development, and creating and transmitting culture. Examples: Public schools, universities, trade schools.
Religion
Functions: Provides a moral foundation, community cohesiveness, and existential meaning. Examples: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism.
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