sanctions

Question 1

define formal sanctions:
+example

Answer 1

imposed by official bodies such as police, courts, schools etc
punishments for breaking formal written rules/laws

e.g court gives fine to an offender of theft

Question 2

define informal sanctions:
+example

Answer 2

used where rules are not formally written down and are perhaps ‘unspoken’

e.g ignoring someone when they have done something wrong

Question 3

define positive sanctions:
+example

Answer 3

rewards for behaviour that society approves of

e.g medals for bravery

Question 4

define negative sanctions:
+example

Answer 4

actual or threatened punishments for actions society disapproves of

e.g a fine

Question 5

define social control:

Answer 5

all sanctions (formal/informal and positive/negative) are forms of social control

way in which society seeks to control our behaviour and ensure we follow the norms and behave how others expect us to

Question 6

examples of court sanctions:

Answer 6

custodial sentences
community sentences

Question 7

examples of police sanctions:

Answer 7

cautions
penalty notices (fines)