Review:
Social Control
overall review score: 3.5
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Social control refers to the mechanisms, strategies, and institutions that societies use to maintain order and regulate behavior.
Key Features
- Norms and values
- Laws and regulations
- Informal social controls
- Formal social controls
Pros
- Promotes social cohesion and stability
- Helps prevent crime and deviant behavior
Cons
- Can infringe on individual freedoms
- May be used for oppression or discrimination