social control

Question 1

what is socialisation?

Answer 1

the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society and instilling values into a person

Question 2

what does agents of socialisation mean

Answer 2

the process of learning to behave in a way that is acceptable to society and instilling values into a person

Question 3

name some examples for agents of socialisation?

Answer 3

Religion
Family
Work
Media
School
Peers

Question 4

what is an agent of control?

Answer 4

An agent of social control help to modify and control your behavior in society

Question 5

give examples for agents of control

Answer 5

Family – teaches right and wrong

School – formailty within the classroom

Religion – teaches right and wrong

CCTV – cameras that watch our every move. People act differently when they think they are being watched

Judiciary (courts) - most powerful institution dealing with social control

Police – groups who have responsibility of monitoring and controlling and intervening in people’s behavior

Work – need to conform to rules and laws to earn a living