Society and Social Control
Discusses the mechanisms of social control, both formal and informal, that societies use to maintain order, conformity, and cohesion.
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Discusses the mechanisms of social control, both formal and informal, that societies use to maintain order, conformity, and cohesion.
Key Questions
- What is social control?
- How do informal sanctions work compared to formal laws?
- Why is deviance sometimes necessary for social change?
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