Maintain law

There are various perspectives that explain lawmaking processes namely: the rationalistic model, the functionalist view, theory of Conflict and a moral entrepreneur thesis (Vago 2009 p. 163). From a rationalistic model point of view the design of laws are aimed at safeguarding the members of society from malice and social misconduct. This is the widely held perspective in lawmaking procedures (Goode, 2008 cited in. Vago 2009, p. 163).

“Social control refers to the methods used by members of a society to maintain order and promote predictability of behavior” (Vago 2009, p. ). There are formal and informal social control processes the society can resort to namely: criminal sanctions, death penalty, white-collar crime and licensing just to mention a few (Vago 2009, p. 203). It is worthwhile to note social control can be achieved through internalization or through external pressure (Vago 2009, p. 203). Internalization occurs when a group of people maintain law and order as an end in itself.