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unit 4 - 2.1 explain forms of social control - Coggle Diagram
unit 4 - 2.1 explain forms of social control
Internal and external forms of social control
Internal forms of social control - comes from within ourselves, we regulate our own behaviour
superego - according to theoriests, the superego is the part of our personality that tells us what is right and wrong, and what to feel guilty about. In contrast the ID, is the childish and impulsive part of personality.
culture - our identity and behaviour are shaped by our culture, traditions, norms and values. This socalisation helps us meet the standards ad expectations specific to our culture.
religious- we are guided by the moral codes that religion puts forward
upbringing - way we are raised. particularly by parents major influence on why we abide by the law.
traditions - conditions us to know how to behave.
conscience - moral compass tells us we should not commit crime
rational ideology - people have an idea of what is right and wrong and therefore, abide. they internalise social norms
external forms of social control
Agencies of social control - these are organisations that ensure we behave in acceptable ways, such as education systems. use positive sanctions and negative sanctions to shape behaviour.
criminal justice system - Use legal sanctions to ensure that society standards and laws are followed. police can stop and search someone if they are suspected of breaking the law, judges can sentence people if they are guilty of crime. positive sanctions are also used by these agencies eg lesser sentence for honesty
coersion - refers to changing someones behaviour using threat or force. For example, the threat of legal fine or prison sentence is used to deter people from committing crime or reoffending
fear of punishment - this is the threat of coercion, coercion, is the actual punishment. It may result in the loss of a job, relationship or housing problems.
social control - everyone in society is encouraged to conform to the law + anything that helps to persuade people to do this is social control
containment theory Walter C. Reckless
We have psychological tendencies that can lead to criminality but effective socialisation can provide inner containment by building the self control to resist the temptation to offend.
outer containment refers to the influence of social groups
combination of inner and outer prevents people from deviating from social norms and committing crimes
Social bonds theory - Travis Hirschi
people must form social bonds to prevent criminal behaviour.
attachment - to role models - we care about their opinion, respect their norms and less likely to break them
commitment - conventional goals eg getting a car
involvement - in study or sport
beliefs - if we have been socialised to believe it is right to obey the law, we are less likely to break it