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unit 4 2.1

Explain forms of social control

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What is meant by social control? Social control is the way society persuades or forces people to conform to its norms, laws and expectations.
Why is social control necessary in society? It is necessary to ensure society functions smoothly and predictably.
What could happen in society without social control? There would be chaos, as people would behave unpredictably and ignore shared rules.
What are the two main forms of social control? Internal social control and external social control.
What is internal social control? Control over behaviour that comes from within an individual, such as conscience and values.
Why is internal control also known as self-control? Because individuals regulate their own behaviour without external enforcement.
What is the superego? Part of Freud’s personality theory that tells us what is right and wrong.
How does the superego control behaviour? It causes feelings of guilt when we break moral rules.
What does the superego restrain? The selfish and aggressive urges of the id.
How does tradition act as a form of social control? By encouraging conformity to shared customs and practices.
Give one example of conformity to tradition. Muslims fasting during Ramadan or Jewish families observing Shabbat.
Why do people conform to traditions? To affirm their identity and gain acceptance within a community.
What does internalisation mean? When social rules and moral values become part of an individual’s personality
Through which process do people internalise social rules? Socialisation
Name two agents that contribute to socialisation. Family and school (also religion or peer groups).
What is rational ideology? The internalised belief system that tells individuals what is right and wrong.
What is external social control? Control imposed by society through organisations and institutions.
What are agencies of social control? Institutions that impose rules to regulate behaviour.
Name three agencies of social control. Family, school, and peer groups.
What is a negative sanction? A punishment used to discourage rule-breaking.
What is a positive sanction? A reward given for conforming behaviour.
Which theory explains the use of rewards and punishments? Skinner’s operant learning theory.
How do rewards affect behaviour? They encourage acceptable behaviour.
How do punishments affect behaviour? They deter undesirable behaviour.
Why is the criminal justice system a form of social control? It enforces laws using formal legal sanctions.
What powers do the police have? To stop, search, arrest, detain and question suspects.
What is the role of the CPS? To charge suspects and prosecute cases in court.
What role do judges and magistrates play? They grant bail, remand suspects, and pass sentences.
How does the prison service control behaviour? By detaining offenders and punishing misbehaviour.
Give one positive sanction used in prison. Early release or extra privileges.
What is coercion? Using force or the threat of force to control behaviour.
How does fear of punishment act as social control? It deters people from breaking the law.
Which group of theorists believes punishment deters crime? Right realists.
What is internal containment? Self-control that resists pressure to offend.
What is external containment? Social controls such as parental discipline.
How do feminists use control theory? To explain why women commit less crime than men.
What does Frances Heidensohn argue? Patriarchal control restricts women’s behaviour and opportunities.
What did Pat Carlen find about female offenders? Many lacked strong attachments due to abuse or neglect.
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