Social Control (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Exam code: C200

11 mins2 questions
1a4 marks

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

Agents of socialisation such as the family, peer groups and schools have an important role in teaching children the culture of their society. These agents of socialisation are also agents of social control.

Explain two ways societies maintain social control.

1b4 marks

Explain two reasons why societies need social control.

2a2 marks

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

All societies have ways of making sure that people keep to the laws, norms and values of that society. One of the ways is by the agents of socialisation teaching children the norms and values. This would include the use of sanctions. People who keep to the rules will be rewarded, while those who break them will be punished.

Explain why societies have sanctions.

2b1 mark

Explain, using examples, the difference between formal and informal sanctions.