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Witch accusations began through religion in England countless innocent women were burned at the stake. Unfortunately it came across to the New World. The social environment was one of strong religious belief.
Witchcraft has many social functions. It can be used to help calm someone who is angry, make someone sad happy, or make the unlucky lucky.
Its easier to explain unfortunate events, people seek an explanation and that's the easiest approach. Its a form of social control, like religion and laws.
Jacob Daniel Krige has written: 'The social function of witchcraft' -- subject(s): Lobedu, Witchcraft
from whom's perspective?
what is social control external
Social learning theory and social control theory are different.
social control theory by A. Ross
The agents of Social Control are Religion, Law and Education
Social control refers to a control that is either exerted passively or actively by an action of a group.
Arnold Crowther has written: 'Yorkshire customs' -- subject(s): Folklore, Social life and customs 'The secrets of ancient witchcraft, with the witches' Tarot' -- subject(s): Witchcraft