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Social Control
The document discusses the concept of social control, defined as society's influence over individual behavior to maintain order and welfare. It highlights various means of social control, such as laws, education, religion, norms, values, folkways, and mores, as well as the roles they play in shaping behavior. Additionally, it addresses the significance of understanding deviant behavior in nursing to effectively treat patients.
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Introduction of Sociology of Nursing by Akshay Sonune.
Social control is society's influence over individuals to maintain order; it includes various methods like public opinion, coercion, and law.
Social control processes include customs and habits, with types classified as formal (laws, police) and informal (public opinion, norms).
Political leaders influence societal behavior; law unifies norms and responsibilities, controlling deviant behavior.
Education socializes individuals, instilling discipline, cooperation, and respect for social norms essential for maintaining social control.
Religion provides belief systems that control behavior through norms, promoting discipline and compliance within society.
Norms are behavioral rules within groups; they guide interactions and embody societal values essential for stability.
Folkways are informal social customs, while mores are stronger norms crucial for societal welfare and moral conduct.
Customs are longstanding social practices; fashion represents individual expression within societal norms, influencing behavior.
Nurses must understand social control failures (deviance) and manage the health implications of deviant behavior in patients.
