general definitions Flashcards
1
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social control
A
the process of forcing and persuading individuals into conforming to societal norms and values
2
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formal social control
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rewarding or punishing behaviour via formal institutions eg police, law courts and the workplace
3
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informal social control
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rewarding or punishing behaviour via informal methods, eg media, peer pressure
4
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sanctions
A
actions that encourage or discourage certain behaviours
