Social control is an ideology constructed, in which Sociologists recognize two general functions of this concept, of formal and informal sanctions. The interrelation of these sanctions, depend on one another in order to restore influence (YouTube, 2017). The norms and values established within our society, are a fundamental part of this everyday socialization. Norms, based on the cultural attitudes of the society in which you live, shape a person's attitudes and behaviors of what is deemed 'normal'. Whereas Values, are liable for the balance of social regulation, and cater for the overall standards of social transactions (YouTube, 2017).
Consensus theory is regarded by functionalists such as Emile Durkheim, as needing a general unison, of …show more content…
further supporting inequality and the exploitation of love. The act of dividing people into certain family units, generates an isolated attitude of prioritizing their own community first; prominently shown through the ownership of marriage. Marxist’s also comment on the interrelation between a marriage and a business, and how they both show strategic rewards for the welfare of the patriarchy. This in return, sparks certain levels of expectations and restrictions put on your partner; mainly at the expense of women. Examples of this would be relying on women to always do the housework, and for them to sacrifice their career in order to raise a child. Also, acknowledging a woman's natural ability to recognize her own children, and a man’s lack of capability to do the same, means that social sanctions and punishments are put in place to reduce confusion. This includes the shaming of a woman and the glorification of ‘virginity ‘, and the imprisonment of women who commit adultery. This fundamentally increases a man’s confidence to be able to distinguish their biological offspring (YouTube, 2017). As stated by functionalists, the family is universal and crucial towards the continuation of society. A nuclear family is regarded, at the core root of containing a mother and father, and biological or adopted children, regardless of the amount of partners also present. Socialization within the family, is deemed the most important due to the emotional connection, which motivates certain behaviour because of the benefits reaped in the long-term. For example, encouraging your child to work hard in school, increases their chance of career success, and overall expands their capability to be able to afford to care for you during your final years. They stress the importance of set roles being strictly followed by the genders associated with
Consensus theory is regarded by functionalists such as Emile Durkheim, as needing a general unison, of …show more content…
further supporting inequality and the exploitation of love. The act of dividing people into certain family units, generates an isolated attitude of prioritizing their own community first; prominently shown through the ownership of marriage. Marxist’s also comment on the interrelation between a marriage and a business, and how they both show strategic rewards for the welfare of the patriarchy. This in return, sparks certain levels of expectations and restrictions put on your partner; mainly at the expense of women. Examples of this would be relying on women to always do the housework, and for them to sacrifice their career in order to raise a child. Also, acknowledging a woman's natural ability to recognize her own children, and a man’s lack of capability to do the same, means that social sanctions and punishments are put in place to reduce confusion. This includes the shaming of a woman and the glorification of ‘virginity ‘, and the imprisonment of women who commit adultery. This fundamentally increases a man’s confidence to be able to distinguish their biological offspring (YouTube, 2017). As stated by functionalists, the family is universal and crucial towards the continuation of society. A nuclear family is regarded, at the core root of containing a mother and father, and biological or adopted children, regardless of the amount of partners also present. Socialization within the family, is deemed the most important due to the emotional connection, which motivates certain behaviour because of the benefits reaped in the long-term. For example, encouraging your child to work hard in school, increases their chance of career success, and overall expands their capability to be able to afford to care for you during your final years. They stress the importance of set roles being strictly followed by the genders associated with