Exhibit 11.2 Normative beliefs, institutional requirements, and social control
Normative beliefs and values (ethics, moral philosophy)
Societal norms, beliefs, and values that encourage and reinforce
what society deems to be morally or ethically correct and proper.
Institutional requirements (laws, regulations)
Laws, regulations, and public policies aimed at reinforcing societal
beliefs and values, thereby controlling or standardizing behaviors.
Goal: Social
control, stability,
and continuity
Encourage “correct”
thought and action
that is consistent
with societal needs,
beliefs, and values.
Reinforce desired
thoughts and actions
through social (e.g.,
ostracism) or legal
(e.g., jail) sanctions.