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1.summary

Social control tools include rituals, laws, customs, etc. But society can also generate some negative situations. When the degree of social integration decreases, there will be high levels of non standardization and alienation. Specifically, it manifests as an increase in suicide rates.


2.About the points I learned

1.With the development of the times and breakthroughs in information technology, the increasing differentiation in society can easily lead to negative effects of alienation.

2. Social control tools are constantly changing, but the common goal is to maintain social balance and strengthen social order.


3.discussion

What other social control tools will be developed in the future?

Comments

  1. Cheng YatingMay 12, 2024 at 9:14 PM

    With the proliferation of surveillance cameras, drones, and facial recognition technology, governments and corporations may develop more sophisticated surveillance systems to monitor and regulate individuals' behavior in public spaces. These technologies could be used for predictive policing, crowd control, and tracking individuals' movements and activities.

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