SOC205H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sigmund Freud, Anomie, Social Control Theory
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As theories in crime change, so do justice policies. Edward sutherland: crime is a social phenomenon > includes making laws, breaking laws and the reaction to breaking laws. Studied the causes of crime within individuals. Related to all the early theories that believed criminal behaviours were linked to evil and demonology. Stressed conflict between completely good beings and completely bad. People who committed crimes were thought as being possessed by evil spirits. Believed that punishment was necessary > always includes some form of torture. Later on, it was changed to needing 12 reputable people to testify that the person is innocent > the beginning of testimony and trial and jury. B(cid:455) the (cid:1005)(cid:1011) a(cid:374)d (cid:1005)(cid:1012)(cid:1004)(cid:1004)(cid:859)s, (cid:272)itize(cid:374)s starti(cid:374)g re(cid:448)olti(cid:374)g pu(cid:374)ish(cid:373)e(cid:374)ts. Mark the beginning of rational crime and punishment procedure. Broke through the sacred circle > the kings and queens, leaders of church, and the bible. Values of society should be based on democracy, and freedom.
