Law as a Social Mechanism

Question 1

Informal social control

Answer 1

Through the upbringing and interaction with family, peer groups and local community.

Question 2

Formal social control

Answer 2

Specific social agencies which have the role of maintaining order in society (Authorities like the police)

Question 3

Formal social control: examples

Answer 3

• Judiciary
• Police
• Prison service
• Social Services

Question 4

Formal social control: Limitiations

Answer 4

• Stephen Lawrence - Police

Question 5

Informal social control: examples

Answer 5

• Schools
• Family
• Peer groups
• Religious organizations

Question 6

Causes of Reduced Litigation

Answer 6

• Result of informal social control
• The law is therefore the paramount agency of social control