Social Control Flashcards
1
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What is Social Control?
A
The act of keeping a group together.
2
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Types of Social Control
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Informal- refers to strategies adopted in interpersonal relationships such as shaming or praising someone.
Formal- refers to laws,rules and regulations enforced by social and political authorities.
3
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Who is a Legislature?
A
A body of individuals who makes or enacts laws in a country.
4
Q
What are the functions of laws?
A
Crime Prevention
For Equality and justice
Maintenance of Order and Peace
Force obedience on the population,there by controlling behavior
To compensate crime victims
To control behavior
5
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What are the agents of social control?
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