Sociology 2260A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Solitary Confinement, Mechanical And Organic Solidarity, Bourgeoisie
25 Jan 2017
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Consensus perspective: considers law as a neutral framework for maintaining society integration. Society is maintained by law and social integration. Society is comprised of variety of groups and the law exists to maintain social order and stability. Mechanical solidarity: simple and homogenous societies, these are your traditional societies (similar beliefs and values, close interpersonal ties, norms) Organic solidarity: modern, advanced societies, more heterogeneous, diverse conflicting norms and values. Two approaches to the study of law and society. Durkheim: law embodies societies morals and values. Law is a measure of the type of solidarity in a society: Would this represent a homogenous or heterogeneous society? (institution it is a heterogeneous) society) What are they? (horse play and annoying the guards) Law exists to maintain order and stability. Law is an instrument of oppression that is employed by the ruling class for their own benefit. Advance heterogeneous societies would be characterized by diversity, conflict,
