Social control refers to the ways in which social order is maintained in a society. There are various means of social control, including belief, propaganda, intellectual thinking, codes of conduct, administration, and social suggestion. Belief and following social codes are powerful methods of social control, as violating codes results in social punishment. Propaganda through media like press and radio increases social control when direct contact is difficult. Intellectual thinking makes people aware of social punishments for violating codes. Administration enforces codes through punitive powers. Social suggestion operates subconsciously through suggestions from leaders.