Define the concept of informal social control.

Question 1

define

Answer 1

Informal social control is a type of social control that refers to the unwritten ways of controlling people, we learn these during everyday interactions. They are often enforced through informal sanctions

Question 2

example 1

Answer 2

Hey (key study 2) using informal sanctions. She analysed notes sent in class rooms and listened to interaction between teenage girls and found that they excluded and insulted peers they felt were not conforming to expectations.

Question 3

example 2

Answer 3

Parents also use sanctions to guide and control the learning process. If children follow the ‘proper’ norms, their parents will reward them with smiles, loving attention, praise and treats. But if they misbehave they are likely to be punished by frowns, reprimands, the denial of treats, and maybe even a smack.