Culture and Social Control

Question 1

Define norms

Answer 1

Specific rules of guides to action which define acceptable and appropriate behaviour in particular situations

Question 2

Define mores

Answer 2

Ways of behaving that are seen as good or moral

Question 3

Define values

Answer 3

• A belief that something is good and desirable, important and worthwhile
• generally underpin norms

Question 5

Define beliefs

Answer 5

Generally personal and may influence the way we act

Question 6

Define social control

Answer 6

The idea that peoples peoples behaviour and thoughts are regulated by society

Question 7

Define informal social control

Answer 7

• the values we learn from society to help us fit into what is acceptable or normal behaviour
• the response we receive from those around us when we do things

Question 8

Define formal social control

Answer 8

The use of the law to control our behaviour

Question 9

Define agencies of social control

Answer 9

• Legally sanctioned bodies or organisations that ensure the law is followed
• e.g social workers, police

Question 10

Define crime

Answer 10

Any actions that results in breaking a written, formal rule in society

Question 11

Define deviance

Answer 11

Behaviour that does not conform to the dominant norms of a specific society