social control Flashcards
what are sanctions?
where a social norm is enforced positively/negatively or formally/informally
what is formal control?
where institutions in society exist to force people to behave
what are examples of formal control?
1) the police
2) legal system
3) schools
4) the army
what is informal control?
where people are taught what their cultural beliefs are, so people are less likely to challenge them.
what are informal sanctions?
sanctions imposed by individuals or groups upon other individuals or groups without the use of a formal institutional system.
what are the four methods of social control?
1) physical violence
2) economic pressure
3) social acceptance
4) socialisation
what are examples of informal control?
1) norms and values
2)customs
3) traditions
4) beliefs
5) roles
6) status
what are examples of informal sanctions?
1) shunning
2) boycotts
what are formal sanctions?
sanctions imposed by institutions or organizations upon other institutions, organizations, or upon individuals
what are examples of formal sanctions?
1) arrests
2) economic sanctions
what is social control?
the idea that people’s behaviour and thoughts are regulated by society
what is economic pressure?
a type of stress that causes an intense and negative stress response
what is social acceptance?
the process of being included and respected by other people
