How does social control operate in socicty ?

Operation of Social Control in Society:

1. Social control works in society either by the use of force or by institutions through norms, values and inherent in different social institutions.

2. Our behaviour in the day-to-day life is quite orderly and disciplined. We walk and drive on the left side of the road, we obey and respect our parents and other elderly people. We pay taxes to the government and whenever needed we stand in queue. In this way, we consciously or unconsciously follow the norms and values of the society which we belong.

3. There are some people who are said to be deviant in society, they smoke in public places and consume liquor. They use filthy language in their conversation and display indecent mannerism. Such people generally become victims of criticisms and condemnations.

4. There are measures of social control. Society exercises its control through state, educational institutions, civic bodies and a variety of other institutions. It is our belief that society cannot function smoothly and properly without suitable exercise of social control.