AC 2.1 Explain forms of social control

Question 1

What are the three forms of internal forms of social control?

Answer 1

Rational Ideology
Tradition/Culture
Internalisation of social rules and morality

Question 2

What is rational ideology?

Answer 2

An idea or belief to achieve social control. Conscience, feelings of guilt, anxiety or worry from within, guides you to reach a solution. It could be through upbringing, influence, parental influence, religion and culture

Question 3

What is tradition/culture?

Answer 3

The tradition and culture we grew up in can influence our internal set of moral principles.
Belonging to a community with particular cultural values is an important part of internal ‘self-control’.

Question 4

What is internalisation of social rules and morality?

Answer 4

It is working out what is right or wrong to do and therefore doing what is right based upon social values

Question 5

What are the two forms of external social control?

Answer 5

Fear of punishment - Deterrence (Individual + General)

Coercion

Question 6

What is coercion? Include the punishments involved

Answer 6

The use of force in order to achieve desired behaviour (can be physical or non-violent )
Punishments include:
*Non co-operation 
*Strike/Boycott 
*Death penalty 
*Bodily injury
*Imprisonment

Question 7

What is fear of punishment?

Answer 7

The use of punishment as a threat to stop people from offending is called deterrence.

Question 8

What are the different types of deterrence?

Answer 8

Individual - Punishment imposed on offenders in order to deter them from committing further crimes

General - Prevents others from committing similar crimes

Question 9

Who are the agencies of social control in the Criminal Justice System? (External forms of social control)

Answer 9

• Police
• Judges and magistrates
• Prisons
• Probation

Question 10

Describe Hirschi’s Control theory

Answer 10

Argues that people conform when they have strong bonds to society

Attachment: To avoid crime, a person needs to be positively attached to their parents, school, peers etc.

Commitment: If a person has ambition to achieve positive future goals such as a good job, home etc. they are less likely to commit crime

Involvement: Those who are involved in social activities such as partaking in a sports team are less prone to commit crime

Belief: A belief in society’s values such as honesty is needed and belief that committing crime is wrong