Social Control

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What is social control primarily concerned with?

  • Changing individual behavior
  • Punishing bad behavior
  • Rewarding good behavior
  • Maintaining social order (correct)

What is the primary goal of social control?

  • To increase individual freedom
  • To change personal opinions
  • To promote social change
  • To maintain social order (correct)

What is an example of social control?

  • A politician passing a law
  • A parent scolding a child (correct)
  • A friend giving advice
  • A teacher giving homework

What is social control used to achieve?

<p>Conformity to social norms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of social control mechanisms?

<p>To maintain social order (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Social Control

  • Primarily concerned with regulating and maintaining social order in a society
  • Primary goal is to maintain social conformity and avoid deviance from social norms

Examples of Social Control

  • Laws and punishments
  • Social norms and values
  • Education system
  • Family and religion
  • Media and propaganda

Purpose of Social Control

  • To maintain social order and stability
  • To promote obedience to rules and norms
  • To prevent deviance and maintain social cohesion

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