Assignment:
What are the social control issues that shape people's behavior today?
There are numerous social controls that shape the behavior of individual's in society today. Religion and membership in a particular church can shape behavior. An individual knows that if they choose to sin they may be excommunicated or kicked out of their church fellowship. If church membership is important to the individual they will adjust their behavior to fit the expectations of the church body. The Boy Scouts is another social group that has the power to transform behavior. Boys are taught from a young age to believe in and conform to a certain standard. Even later in life their behavior will become impacted.