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1 Cultural Conformity and Adaptation Social Change Chapter 3, section 2 Pgs. 50-53

2 Social Control Every society develops norms that reflect the cultural values its member consider important. For a society to run smoothly these norms must be upheld. There are 2 ways that norms are enforced internalization and sanctions.

3 Internalization When people believe that a norm is good and useful that generally follow it on their own. Internalization is the process by which a norm becomes a part of an individual’s personality, thus conditioning that individual to conform to society’s expectations. When you see a red light, what do you do?

4 Sanctions Not everyone internalizes all of societies norms, some people must be motivated by sanctions. Sanctions are rewards or punishments used to enforce conformity to norms.

5 Positive Sanctions Positive Sanctions: an action that rewards a particular type of behavior. People are introduced to these by their families. They can also be introduced by teachers or employers. Parents praise children, teachers give good grades, employers give pay raises. Other areas include sports; cheers from teammates motivate an athlete to push harder.

6 Negative Sanctions Negative sanction: a punishment or the threat of punishment used to enforce conformity. The more important the norm is to social stability the more serious the negative sanction. If the negative sanction or the positive sanction is not used consistently then they lose their value or power to encourage or enforce conformity.

7 Formal Sanctions Formal sanctions: a reward or punishment given by a formal organization or agency such as a school, business, or government. Negative formal sanctions include bad grades, being fired, fines or imprisonment. Graduation certificates, promotions, and awards/medals are positive formal sanctions.

8 Informal Sanctions The majority of norms are enforced informally. Informal sanction is a spontaneous expression of approval or disapproval given by an individual or a group. Negative informal sanctions can be a frown, insults, ridicule or exclusion from a particular group. Positive informal sanctions include standing ovations, compliments, or smiles.

9 Social Control The enforcing of norms either internal or external is known as social control. The principle means of social control in all societies is self control, which is learned through internalization of norms. Individuals must follow certain rules of behavior if society is to function smoothly. No society can survive for long without an effective system of social control.


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