Abstract

Social control mechanisms constitute one of the most fundamental processes through which societies regulate individual behavior maintain order and ensure conformity to shared norms and values. In modern society these mechanisms have undergone significant transformation due to industrialization urbanization globalization technological advancement and the rise of digital communication platforms. Traditional forms of social control rooted in family religion and community institutions now coexist with formal legal systems bureaucratic surveillance mass media influence and algorithm-driven digital governance. This research paper explores the nature forms and evolving dynamics of social control mechanisms in modern society emphasizing how power authority norms and institutions interact to shape individual and collective behavior. The study critically examines both formal and informal mechanisms of control including law education media workplace regulation socialization processes and emerging