Crime, deviance, social order and social control

Sociology

A level

AQA

8m 20s
In this podcast we explore the basic meanings of terms like deviance and crime. In addition, ideas of how social order is maintained in society is discussed through the exploration of examples of social control.

1. Listen carefully to the podcast and make careful notes of key concepts and any key thinkers. 

2. What is meant by crime and deviance being described as social constructions?

3. Explain the difference between informal and formal social control

4. What does Foucault mean when he says we are subject to constant surveillance?

5. What is social order?

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