<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  What is the role of social institutions in society? Context: Social institutions are essential for maintaining order and stability in society by regulating behavior and establishing norms and values. Answer: [/INST]Social institutions play a crucial role in maintaining order, shaping behavior, and promoting social stability in society. They provide a framework for organizing and regulating the behavior of individuals, and help to establish norms and values that are essential for the functioning of society as a whole. Examples of social institutions include family, education, religion, and government.</s>