functions of the law

Question 1

social control

Answer 1

-the process that ensures individuals engage in the correct conduct
-just because a law is passed doesn’t mean it will succeed in social control

Question 2

Lawerence M. Freidman functions of law for social control

Answer 2

-deviant behaviour is subjected to legal punishment
-institutions and procedures will punish individuals who engage in deviant behaviour (court and jury)
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Question 3

dispute resolution

Answer 3

-assertion of inconsistent claims over something of value (disputes can be dangerous and get out of hand e.g. duelling) (defined by Friedman)
-disputes and conflict may be solved via negotiation

Question 4

social change

Answer 4

-changing things for the better e.g. desegregation of schools and requiring seat belts