Sex refers to biological distinction between females and males. Gender refers to the cultural difference socially attached to females and males. Group discussion in class. 7th 11 Economy and politics, Global Village. Economy is a social institution that organizes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
Political institution distributes power and makes decisions.
8th 12 Marriage and Family. Church, Sect, Cult. Religion in the U.S., Civil religion. 9th 13 Education. Education is a social institution guiding a society's Transmission of knowledge.