1. BR. Do you think society is able to control people? Explain your thoughts on this question?

2. Social Control The enforcing of norms through either internal or external means.

3. Internalization Process by which a norm becomes part of your personality. Eating and Driving School Taking someone’s life ( Murder )

4. Sanctions: rewards or punishments used to enforce conformity to norms Positive: Family, teachers, employers, cheers, medals, rewards, good grades, raise, Negative: punishment or threat of punishment, fines, frowns, ridicule, imprisonment, death

5. Formal Sanctions: Given by a formal organization School Business Government

6. Informal sanctions: Spontaneous expression of approval or disapproval Positive: standing ovation, compliments, smiles, Negative: frowns, gossip, insults, exclusion from a group