Law And Social Controls

Duration: 0:11:00

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1949

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: The film explores the concept of law as a form of social control, emphasizing how laws regulate lives and reflect moral codes within a community. It depicts a scenario in a club where members discuss the need for rules regarding closing time and the responsibilities of members, highlighting the tension between personal behavior and societal expectations. The narrative illustrates how customs and laws interact, the importance of collective decision-making, and the implications of violating social norms. Keywords law, social control, community, moral code, customs, decision-making, societal expectations, club, responsibilities

Complete Record: The film explores the concept of law as a form of social control, emphasizing how laws regulate lives and reflect moral codes within a community. It depicts a scenario in a club where members discuss the need for rules regarding closing time and the responsibilities of members, highlighting the tension between personal behavior and societal expectations. The narrative illustrates how customs and laws interact, the importance of collective decision-making, and the implications of violating social norms. Keywords law, social control, community, moral code, customs, decision-making, societal expectations, club, responsibilities