Social Control, Conformity

Conformity

Obedience to norms to be acceptable in a particular society or group.

Deviance

Nonconforming behavior that violates established social norms.

(Social Control) Shaefer, 2012

according to him, it is techs n strats to prevent deviant behaviour

(Social control) Merriam-Webster

Rules and standards that restrict individual actions

(Social control) Formal Social Control

Enforcement of laws and punishments by the government to regulate behavior.

Informal Social Control

Use of gossip, exclusion, or removal of social privileges to enforce norms.

Innovation

Using unadvised or illegal methods to achieve social goals.

Ritualism

Strictly observing societal norms while forgetting their primary purpose.

Retreatism

Escaping from social goals because of an inability to fulfill them.

Rebellion

Frustration over norms leading to attempts to change the social structure.

Human Dignity

The inherent self-worth and integrity of a person.

Human Rights

Inalienable rights that protect a person's dignity.

Common Good

The benefit of all, including ensuring humane treatment for every individual.

Robert K. Merton’s Deviance Typology