Social Control– Agencies of Social Control
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology
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What to Focus On
- Social control means regulating individual behavior in society.
- It helps maintain order, discipline, and cooperation.
- It includes both formal (like laws) and informal (like customs) methods.
- Ensures conformity to social norms and values.
- Helps maintain social order and stability.
- Promotes unity and solidarity among people.
- Formal control: structured and official (e.g., laws, police).
- Informal control: spontaneous and personal (e.g., family, customs).
- Positive control: uses rewards and appreciation.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Social control means only strict rules and punishments enforced by police or government.
Formal social control is always more effective than informal social control.
Education is only about learning subjects like math and science, not social control.
Memory Tips
Meaning of Social Control
Need for Social Control: Re-establishing old social system
Need for Social Control: Regulation of individual behavior
Forms of Social Control: Formal vs Informal
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