Theories of social control Flashcards
what are the two types of social control
internal and external
what are the internal forms of social control
- rational choice theory
- tradition
- internalisation of social rules and morality
what are the external forms of social control
- fear of punishment
- coercion
what form of social control is both internal and external
control theory
what is rational choice theory
weighing up pros and cons before making a decision
what is tradition
cultural norms and values passed down from generations
what is internalisation of social rules and morality
individuals acceptance and interpretation of a set or norms and values
what is fear of punishment
fear of consequences makes someone conform to societies rules/laws
what is coercion
using force/threats to achieve a desire
what is control theory
combination of internal and external working together to ensure full control
how is rational choice theory effective
shows pros and cons of committing crime
how is rational choice ineffective
might make the wrong decision
how is tradition effective
strong beliefs and morals are followed
how is tradition ineffective
traditions can be broke and some are outdated
how is internalisation of social rules and morality effective
people can make their own choices based on their beliefs
