People who have not internalized norms must be motivated to conform by sanctions. A formal sanction is a reward for good behavior or a punishment for bad behavior which is given by a formal organization such as government. Beyond self-control, social control is enforced by figures of authority including the judicial system and police, and the adoption of laws. Back Social Classes Members of a social class share characteristics which place them on the same level in a system of social stratification. Back Immigrant Assimilation Immigrant assimilation is the process by which those who move from one location to another adjust and become part of the new society.
Assimilation requires newcomers to give up their distinctive culture.
Cultural Norms Norms are accepted guidelines for behavior. Cultural norms are those which guide interactions within cultural groups. A subculture is a set of norms, values, knowledge, artifacts, language, and symbols which forms the identity of a group within society but which is distinctive from those of the dominant culture. The female sex differs from the male sex biologically. Other distinctions result from socialization.