Social Comtrol Flashcards
What is Social Control?
Ways behaviour is regulated + constrained, ensuring people conform to social norms
What are Sanctions?
Consequences could controlling + reinforcing behaviour
What is Formal Social Control?
Regulation o behaviour based on written ascribed rules
What are Formal Mechanisms of Social Control?
Police, government, court, justice system, military
What are Two Examples of Formal Social Control within the Government, Police Legal System
- Max Weber : Physical Force
2. Ban of Mobile Phones whilst driving
What are Two examples of Formal Social Control by the Military?
- Max Weber: Physical Force
2. Operation Banner
What are 2 Examples of Formal Social Control in the Education System?
- Common Mechanisms
2. Legal Rules for parents
What are 2 Examples of Formal Social Control in Workplace?
- Formal Socialisation
2. UK Labour Law: Fair Dismissals
What are 2 Examples of Formal Social Control in Religion?
- 10 Commandments
2. 5 Pillars
What is Informal Social Control?
Implicit + subtle regulation o behaviour to ensure others conform to norms
What are 2 Examples of Informal Social Control in Peer Groups?
- Sue Lees double standards
2. Willis anti-school subculture
What are 2 Examples of Informal Social Control in Education?
- Hidden Curriculum
2. Bowles and Gintis schooling in Capitalist America
What are 2 Examples of Informal Social Control in Religions
- John Bird ethnic minorities
2. Mary Daly: Beyond God the Father
What are 2 Examples of Informal Social Control in Family?
- Anne Oakley: manipulation, canalisation, verbal appellation, activities
What are 2 Examples of Informal Social Control?
- Informal Socialisation
2. Waddington : Canteen Culture
