Social control through institutions like police and courts helps maintain order in society. In early societies, women had little freedom and practices like sati, child marriage, and dowry were common. Status and roles were often ascribed at birth in traditional societies, but modern societies allow for achieved status based on ability and choice. Lower castes faced restrictions and lack of access to education and temples under the caste system. Norms and folkways unconsciously pattern group behavior, while morality supports society through principles like honesty.