social control Flashcards
1
Q
what is social control?
A
the process in which different agents of control within society, use different strategies/processes, in order to encourage people to learn.
2
Q
who/what are the different agents of control within society?
A
- family
- education
- media
- peer groups
3
Q
what is formal social control?
(+ examples)
A
the direct processes of persuading individuals to conform to norms of human/societal behaviour.
(ie. detentions/rewards/financial bonuses/religion = heaven and hell)
4
Q
what is informal social control?
(+ examples)
A
the indirect process of persuading individuals to conform to norms of human/societal behaviour.
(ie. peer pressure/imitation + role models/expectations + stereotyping)
5
Q
each person within society is socialised to perform an effective ____.
A
role
