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To what extent do the concepts of ‘inclusion’ and ‘exclusion’ characterise the nature of social control in late modernity?Consider the concept of ‘risk’ in your analysis.  

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To what extent do the concepts of 'inclusion' and 'exclusion' characterise the nature of social control in late modernity? Consider the concept of 'risk' in your analysis. In this essay I will discuss the extent of the effects that inclusion and exclusion have on the characterisation of the volume of social control, and the risks involved with regards to late modernity. In order for a society to function effectively, certain norms and values need to be agreed upon by the majority. Governing bodies and influential members of a society put into place these accepted norms and values and encourage others to follow. By conforming to these norms and values, those in authority are able to control society and its development. Through providing a picture of the attributes a person must have in order to be considered a 'true' citizen (Sociology - Making sense of Society by Ian Marsh 2nd ed. 2000), social control...

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