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Question
Briefly explain the term social control.
Solution
Social control refers to how societies govern individual behaviour to maintain order and coherence. In sociology, social control refers to the methods, organisations, and norms that guide and affect individuals' activities within a community. The family is the primary unit of social control for individuals.
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