How do formal agents of social control keep order in British society?
Formal agents of social control keep order in British society by enforcing laws and rules. This can be seen with the previous suicide law (now outdated) to reduce the rate of suicide. With these laws come formal sanctions to prevent crime due to consequences: like theft in Saudi Arabia results in the offender's hands being cut off. The judiciary often impose punishments. On the other hand, formal rewards may be given to people who display exemplary behaviour. The rewards may come in the form of a higher title, like being knighted.

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Presentation on crime and deviance

Unit 2- GCSE Sociology: Crime & Deviance