AC2.1 Explain forms of social control Flashcards
External forms
- coercion
- fear of punishment
Coercion
Use of force to achieve desired end
Non-violent and violent
Social control external forms
Based on social sanctions (formal or informal)
Fear of punishment
Can act as a deterrent (prevents behaviour through fear)
Social control
Control society
-ways in which its regulated
Pressures/persuades
Internal forms
Rational ideology
Tradition
Internalisation of rules + morality
Personal factors affecting social control
-religion Work School Peer groups Personal experience Health
Rational ideology
Conscience, ability to determine right from wrong
-influenced by social and psychological factors
Culture
-religion
Internalisation of social rules and morality
Factors affecting:
- mores, norms
- family, learn from
- neighbourhood, specific parts of community
Control theory
Reason for abiding law
-we can contain ability for behaviour