Define social control .

Social control refers to how society ensures that people follow its rules, norms and values .

Define social order .

Social order is the stable functioning of society , where most people conform to shared expectations.

How does socialisation work as a method of social control?

Through socialisation, people internalise norms and values , so they regulate their own behaviour without needing external enforcement.

Define informal social control .

Informal social control is control based on unwritten or informal rules , carried out by groups such as families, peer groups and colleagues.

___________ social control works well when individuals value the approval of their social group.

Informal social control works well when individuals value the approval of their social group.

True or False? Informal social control is effective on everyone.

False. Informal social control may be ineffective when people belong to delinquent subcultures that reject mainstream norms.

Define formal social control .

Formal social control is control based on written rules and laws , enforced by the state and other official organisations.

Fines, imprisonment and exclusion from work or school are examples of ___________ sanctions.

Fines, imprisonment and exclusion from work or school are examples of formal sanctions.

What role do the police play in formal social control?

The police maintain order, enforce the law, investigate crime and apprehend offenders.

What role does the judiciary play in formal social control?

The judiciary interprets and applies the law , issuing fines or prison sentences to those found guilty.

Why is formal social control often effective ?

Formal social control is often effective because the coercive power of the state backs it.

True or False? Formal social control is always effective.

False. Formal social control may be less effective if there is institutional bias , such as racism, or if prisons fail to rehabilitate offenders.

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Define social control.
Social control refers to how society ensures that people follow its rules, norms and values.
Define social order.
Social order is the stable functioning of society, where most people conform to shared expectations.
How does socialisation work as a method of social control?
Through socialisation, people internalise norms and values, so they regulate their own behaviour without needing external enforcement.
Define informal social control.
Informal social control is control based on unwritten or informal rules, carried out by groups such as families, peer groups and colleagues.
___________ social control works well when individuals value the approval of their social group.
Informal social control works well when individuals value the approval of their social group.
True or False?
Informal social control is effective on everyone.
False.
Informal social control may be ineffective when people belong to delinquent subcultures that reject mainstream norms.
Define formal social control.
Formal social control is control based on written rules and laws, enforced by the state and other official organisations.
Fines, imprisonment and exclusion from work or school are examples of ___________ sanctions.
Fines, imprisonment and exclusion from work or school are examples of formal sanctions.
What role do the police play in formal social control?
The police maintain order, enforce the law, investigate crime and apprehend offenders.
What role does the judiciary play in formal social control?
The judiciary interprets and applies the law, issuing fines or prison sentences to those found guilty.
Why is formal social control often effective?
Formal social control is often effective because the coercive power of the state backs it.
True or False?
Formal social control is always effective.
False.
Formal social control may be less effective if there is institutional bias, such as racism, or if prisons fail to rehabilitate offenders.

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