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What is social control?
Social control refers to the way in which society tries to ensure its members conform to laws, rules, and norms.
What is formal social control?
Formal social control means the creation of laws and rules and using them to control people's behavior.
Who are the agencies of formal social control?
The government, the police, judges, the courts, and prisons.
What is informal social control?
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Who are the agencies of informal social control?
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Study Notes
Social Control
- Social control ensures conformity to laws, rules, and norms within a society.
- Functions as a mechanism for maintaining social order and regulating individual behavior.
Formal Social Control
- Involves creation and enforcement of laws and regulations.
- Utilizes structured institutions like the government to manage behavior.
- Enforced through legal systems and procedures.
Agencies of Formal Social Control
- Government: Establishes laws and policies.
- Police: Enforces laws and maintains public order.
- Judges and Courts: Interpret laws and administer justice.
- Prisons: Serve as corrective institutions for offenders.
Informal Social Control
- Involves socialization processes that teach members what is acceptable behavior.
- Operates primarily through communal norms and values rather than codified law.
Agencies of Informal Social Control
- Family: Instills values and norms from an early age.
- Education System: Teaches acceptable behavior and societal expectations.
- Peer Groups: Influences individual behavior and conformity through social interactions.
- Workplace: Reinforces norms through organizational culture.
- Mass Media: Shapes perceptions of acceptable behavior.
- Religion: Provides moral guidelines and community standards.
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This quiz explores the concepts of social control, including its definitions and distinction between formal and informal types. Learn about the agencies responsible for formal social control and how society enforces norms and laws. Perfect for students studying sociology or related fields.
