If an insurance contract has a provision stating that in the event of the policy holder's death, the family of the policy holder will continue to receive the policy holder's monthly income for a period of time, this is an example of an endorsement or a rider.
Culture consists of the beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society. Through culture, people and groups define themselves, conform to society's shared values, and contribute to society.
Related Quotations: â 1 According to [functionalism], a society is composed of interrelated parts, each of which serves a function and (ideally) contributes to the overall stability of the society. 2  Societies develop social structures, or institutions, that persist because they play a part in helping society survive.