Proposition 025 – Institutionalisation creates social givens

Through institutionalisation, civilisation elements may be objectified and come to function as social givens.

• Explanation. Through institutionalisation, civilisation elements are embedded in roles, rules, norms, expecta­tions and other socially enduring forms. They may consequently be placed beyond everyday individual delibera­tion and discussion and come to be regarded as normal, self-evident or given. They also become less dependent on their original bearers.