AC2.1 Forms Of Social Control

Question 1

What is an internal form of social control

Answer 1

• we conform to the rules because of internal mechanisms such as rational ideology and moral conscious.
• Freud argues we conform due to the superego (morality principle)

Question 2

What is an external form of social control

Answer 2

External can be described as a secondary influence making you conform. E.G: detentions
- Further EGs include: prison and coercion which is persuading using threats
- fear of punishment and deterrence
Control Theory - Hirschi bonds of attach
People don’t commit crime because of social bonds they have created