Social Institutions

Social Institutions
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Our social, economic and political institutions are vital to democracy and fairness in society. Together they comprise an absolutely essential self-regulatory mechanism, advocacy vehicle and safety net in society. We have not always had the benefit of the present multitude of institutions -- labour unions, tax-funded lobby groups, professional associations, credit unions and charitable organizations dedicated to particular worthy causes.

Two centuries ago in Scotland, a few philanthropic landowners and the Church, with diminishing resources itself, provided the only social safety net -- and ineffective it was indeed. Some degree of famine was a regular occurence. The right to free assembly to discuss political and labour matters simply did not then exist.

To understand the evolution of our institutions to date is vital to our socio-economic progress in the future.

Please check back often as I add further links to articles regarding our valuable institutions.

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