PENGENDALIAN SOSIAL - Materi Sosiologi Kelas 10 SMA

Summary

This video lesson introduces the concept of social control in society, focusing on its importance in maintaining order and preventing deviant behavior. It explains the definitions provided by prominent sociologists, the types of social control (preventive and repressive), and various methods of enforcement, including institutional, oral, symbolic, and violent approaches. Additionally, the video discusses the roles of formal and informal institutions, such as law enforcement and community leaders, in promoting conformity. The lesson aims to help students understand how social control mechanisms shape behavior and maintain societal balance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Social control is the process used by society to regulate its members' behavior and ensure conformity to norms and values.
• 😀 Social control aims to prevent or manage deviant behavior and maintain social order, which is achieved through both planned and unplanned processes.
• 😀 Social control is categorized into two types: preventive (before violations occur) and repressive (after violations occur).
• 😀 Social control can be enforced through formal institutions like law enforcement and educational systems, as well as informal means such as peer pressure and community influence.
• 😀 Preventive social control involves actions like educating people to avoid behaviors such as drug use, while repressive social control involves punishing individuals for criminal actions after they have occurred.
• 😀 Social control can take many forms, including through institutions (like education and law), symbolic and verbal means, coercion, rewards, punishments, formal and informal groups, socialization, and societal pressure.
• 😀 Formal social control is enforced by official institutions like police, courts, and schools, which have established laws and rules.
• 😀 Informal social control is exercised by smaller, more personal groups, like families or peer groups, often through non-official rules and guidance.
• 😀 Through verbal and symbolic social control, people are encouraged to follow social norms, such as through persuasive advice or symbolic actions like anti-violence campaigns.
• 😀 Coercive social control involves the use of physical force or threats, often seen in cases where the community collectively punishes a violator, like public humiliation or physical intervention.

Q & A

What is the primary objective of studying social control in society?

The primary objective is to understand how society regulates behavior through various methods and institutions to ensure adherence to social norms and maintain order.

How does Peter Albert define social control?

Peter Albert defines social control as the various methods used by society to regulate and discipline members who deviate from established values and norms.

What distinction does Soerjono Soekanto make about social control?

Soerjono Soekanto views social control as a process that can be both planned and unplanned, aiming to guide, instruct, and sometimes force individuals to comply with societal values and rules.

What are the two main types of social control mentioned in the script?

The two main types of social control are preventive and repressive. Preventive control occurs before a violation, while repressive control is applied after a violation has occurred.

Can you explain preventive social control with an example?

Preventive social control involves actions taken to prevent violations before they happen. For example, schools holding awareness campaigns to prevent students from using drugs.

What is repressive social control, and how does it work?

Repressive social control is aimed at restoring order after a violation has occurred. An example is the police arresting a criminal and sending them to jail after a theft.

What is the difference between institutional and non-institutional social control?

Institutional social control is carried out by established organizations like schools, the police, or the courts, while non-institutional social control is enacted by individuals or informal groups, such as a spontaneous community response to a wrongdoing.

How does symbolic social control differ from coercive social control?

Symbolic social control is persuasive and involves using symbols or language to encourage desirable behavior, like anti-bullying banners in schools. Coercive social control, on the other hand, uses physical force or threats to discourage undesirable behavior, such as police using force to break up a riot.

Why are rewards and punishments important in social control?

Rewards and punishments are mechanisms used in social control to reinforce good behavior and discourage bad behavior. Rewards are typically preventive, encouraging individuals to conform to norms, while punishments are repressive, aiming to correct behavior after a violation.

What role do formal and informal institutions play in social control?

Formal institutions, such as the police and courts, enforce laws and regulations, while informal institutions, such as family and community leaders, influence behavior through social norms and expectations, often without formal rules.