Question

Discuss mechanisms of social control citing suitable examples

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Social control is exercised through individuals and institutions, ranging from the family, to peers, and to organizations such as the state, religious organizations, schools, and the workplace. Regardless of its source, the goal of social control is to maintain conformity to established norms and rules.

Answer 2

Answer:

Social control is the study of the mechanisms, in the form of patterns of pressure, through which society maintains social order and cohesion. ... Regardless of its source, the goal of social control is to maintain conformity to established norms and rules..