C1 SA - Culture & Identity - Topic 5, Social control

Question 1

Define social control:

Answer 1

The means by which society makes sure its members conform to the culture and rules learned during socialisation. Behaviour is controlled and reinforced by sanctions.

Question 2

Formal control

Answer 2

Explicit and obvious.

Police, courts, Government, Military, Education, Workplace, criminal justice system

Question 3

Informal control

Answer 3

Subtle control.

Religion, peer group, education, workplace, Family and media.