Criminology Unit 4 - AC 2.1; Forms of Social Control

What are forms of social control? - correct answer-Strategies to prevent deviant behaviour and encourage everyone in society to conform to social norms What are internal forms of social control? - correct answer-Internalised social values built up in your own mind that determine your idea of right/wrong What is rational ideology? - correct answer-Your conscience that guides you to follow rules/ laws (eg. feelings of guilt, anxiety, and worry) How do traditions link to internal forms of social control? - correct answer-Traditions are influenced by religion or culture. They are specific to you and determine what you think is right/wrong (e.g. doing lent, or not eating pork) What are external forms of social control? - correct answer-External pressures put in place to make people obey rules Give examples of external forms of social control - correct answer-Detention for missing homework or being grounded for being out past curfew What are Agents of Social Control? - correct answer-Those with the power to enforce conformity to laws, such as police officers, judges and prisons How can Agents of Social Control be used as a deterrent? - correct answer-Sometimes the presence of someone like a police officer is enough to make people conform What are the powers of social control available to the police and where can they be found? - correct answer-Police po