Mesosociology
Mesosociology is the study of intermediate (meso) social forces and
.Mesosociology lies between analysis of large-scale macro forces such as the
social interactions on a small scale (a territory of microsociology
).
Social control
Meso-level forces of
safety-valve organization. These provide outlets for behavior that is considered deviant but cannot be eradicated from society, including prostitution. Communities also are instruments of social control. Things that are controlled by local governments are often the most visible signs of social control in a community, such as a police force and the organization of neighborhoods. [citation needed
]
References
Turner, Jonathan H. Sociology. Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, NJ. 2006.
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