Our text states Sociologists define social institutions as relatively stable social patterns that serve a broad range of crucial functions in society. Examples include the economy, family, religion, state, education, and media. Compare and contrast these social institutions. Which of the institutions has the greatest effect on crime and why? Be sure to support your responses with specific sources and examples (specific paper guidelines are listed below).

Guidelines (please see the grading rubric link in the course menu for further details):
2-3 pages, APA format (12 point, Times New Roman or similar font, double-spaced, 1″ margins, running head)
Include a separate title page, abstract page, and reference page
Refer to the Sample Paper _OWL_.pdf for specific requirements of each of these pages
Utilize a minimum of two (2) additional, academically appropriate, outside resources in addition to the course text

course text:
Hagan, F. E. (2016). Introduction to criminology: Theories, methods, and criminal behavior (10th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.