AC 2.1 explain forms of social control Flashcards
What are social norms?
Rules about what members of a society should and should not do
What happens to individuals who violate social norms?
They will be punished or sanctioned in some way
Define social control.
The control of society over individuals
Why is social control necessary?
To maintain organization and order in society
What are sanctions?
Rewards or punishments applied to control behavior
Who described several means of social control?
Edward Ross
List some means of social control identified by Edward Ross.
- Public opinion
- Law
- Custom
- Religion
- Morality
- Personality
- Folkways
- Mores
What is rational ideology in the context of internal social control?
Thinking about the consequences before acting
According to Freud, why do we conform to society’s expectations?
Our superego tells us to, which is our moral conscience developed through early socialization
What is coercion in terms of external social control?
Persuading someone to do something through force or threat of punishment
Differentiate between individual deterrence and general deterrence.
- Individual deterrence: Fear of punishment for committing a crime
- General deterrence: Harsh punishments given to deter others
What is the basic premise of control theory?
Humans require nurturing to develop attachments or bonds to others
What does Reckless’s containment theory focus on?
Inner control (upbringing) and outer control (social influences) to resist crime
Who proposed the Social Bond Theory?
Travis Hirschi
What are the four types of bonds in Hirschi’s Social Bond Theory?
- Attachment
- Commitment
- Involvement
- Belief
What does ‘commitment’ refer to in Hirschi’s theory?
Dedication to social norms and rules
What are community projects?
Initiatives aimed at making communities safer and more inclusive
Fill in the blank: The fear of punishment you know will happen if you commit a crime is known as _______.
individual deterrence
True or False: Internal forms of social control include traditions and culture.
True
