IGCSE Sociology Unit 2 Practice Test 2026 – Culture, Identity, and Socialization

Coercion is the use or threat of force to make someone conform to norms. It functions as a social-control mechanism, where penalties or the fear of sanctions compel people to behave in line with expected norms, maintaining order even when individuals might resist. Adulthood is simply a life stage, not a mechanism of enforcing behavior. Beliefs are internal convictions, not the method used to enforce conformity. canalization involves guiding development through structured environments and socialization, rather than relying on force or threats to ensure compliance.