CRIMINOLOGIA - CONTROLE SOCIAL FORMAL E INFORMAL

Summary

This video explains the concept of social control in criminology, distinguishing between formal and informal types. It highlights that informal social control comes from entities like family, friends, schools, churches, and NGOs, which influence individuals to avoid criminal behavior. In contrast, formal social control is directly linked to the state, involving institutions like the police, the judiciary, and the public prosecutor. The video explores how these forms of control help maintain social order by guiding individuals away from criminal activities through societal and state-based influences.

Takeaways

• 😀 Criminology studies crime, criminals, victims, and social control.
• 😀 Social control is divided into two types: informal and formal.
• 😀 Informal social control comes from groups and entities not directly linked to the state, such as family, friends, schools, and churches.
• 😀 Formal social control involves state-linked entities, such as the police, judiciary, and public prosecutors.
• 😀 Informal control aims to prevent individuals from engaging in criminal activities by influencing behavior through non-state organizations.
• 😀 Examples of informal social control include family, friendships, churches, and work environments.
• 😀 Formal social control is exerted by law enforcement, public prosecutors, and the judiciary.
• 😀 Informal social control influences individuals through social relationships and community-based organizations.
• 😀 Formal social control functions through state institutions like the police and the judicial system to enforce laws and maintain order.
• 😀 The key difference between informal and formal social control is the involvement of the state—informal control is community-driven, while formal control is state-enforced.

Q & A

What does criminology study?

Criminology studies crime, criminals, victims, and social control. It focuses on understanding the causes of criminal behavior and the mechanisms that society uses to prevent and respond to crime.

What are the two main types of social control discussed in criminology?

The two main types of social control discussed are informal social control and formal social control.

What is informal social control?

Informal social control is the influence exercised by societal groups and organizations that are not directly tied to the state. It includes influences from family, friends, schools, workplaces, religious institutions, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Can you give examples of informal social control?

Examples of informal social control include guidance from family members, peer pressure from friends, norms established in schools or workplaces, and moral teachings from religious institutions or community groups.

How does informal social control prevent crime?

Informal social control prevents crime by encouraging individuals not to engage in criminal behavior through social pressures, moral guidance, and the influence of relationships and community norms.

What is formal social control?

Formal social control is the enforcement of laws and norms through state institutions. It involves official organizations like the police, public prosecutors, and the judiciary, which have the authority to enforce laws and prosecute criminals.

What are the key institutions involved in formal social control?

Key institutions involved in formal social control include law enforcement (police), the public prosecutor's office, and the judiciary (courts).

How does formal social control differ from informal social control?

Formal social control is directly associated with the state and its institutions, such as police and courts, while informal social control comes from societal groups like family and friends, which are not connected to the state.

Why is it important to differentiate between formal and informal social control?

It is important to differentiate between these two types of control because they operate through different mechanisms: informal social control relies on social relationships and cultural norms, while formal social control is based on legal authority and institutional enforcement.

How do informal social control mechanisms impact individual behavior?

Informal social control mechanisms shape individual behavior by creating social expectations and pressures that encourage individuals to conform to societal norms, thereby reducing the likelihood of criminal activity.