Social Control and Sanctions

These flashcards cover key concepts regarding social control, norms, and the types of sanctions outlined in the lecture notes.

Social Control

The enforcing of norms through either internal or external means.

Internalization

The process by which a norm becomes a part of an individual's personality, conditioning them to conform to society's expectations.

Sanctions

Rewards or punishments used to enforce conformity to norms.

Positive Sanction

An action that rewards a particular kind of behavior, encouraging conformity.

Negative Sanction

A punishment or the threat of punishment used to discourage undesired behavior.

Formal Sanction

A reward or punishment given by a formal organization or regulatory agency.

Informal Sanction

A spontaneous expression of approval or disapproval given by an individual or group.

Positive Informal Sanctions

Spontaneous expressions such as standing ovations, compliments, or gifts that encourage conformity.

Negative Informal Sanctions

Spontaneous expressions like frowns, gossip, or ridicule that discourage undesired behavior.

Capital Punishment

The severest sanction imposed for violations of the most significant norms, punishable by death.