+**Social control** encompasses the systems by which societies regulate the behavior of individuals and groups, promoting order and conformity. These mechanisms, ranging from explicit [Law](/wiki/law) to unspoken [Social Norms](/wiki/social_norms), discourage deviance and ensure the stability of the collective.
+## See also
+- [Conformity](/wiki/conformity)
+- [Deviance](/wiki/deviance)
+- [Sanction](/wiki/sanction)
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