Overview
Informal social control plays a vital role in shaping behavior within communities. It operates through social norms, peer pressure, and community expectations, influencing how individuals act without the need for formal laws. Understanding informal social control helps us recognize the power of soci...
Key Terms
Example: Shaking hands when greeting someone.
Example: Friends encouraging someone to try a new activity.
Example: Expecting children to respect their elders.
Example: Social ostracism for breaking a community rule.
Example: Community events that foster relationships.
Example: Being judged for not conforming to social norms.
Related Topics
Formal Social Control
The use of laws and regulations to control behavior in society.
intermediateSocialization
The process through which individuals learn and adopt the norms and values of their society.
beginnerGroup Dynamics
The study of how people interact and influence each other in groups.
intermediateConflict Resolution
Methods and processes for resolving disputes and conflicts in social settings.
intermediateKey Concepts
social normspeer pressurecommunity expectationsinformal sanctions