SOC212H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Left Realism, Insite, Self-Control
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Banks found responsible for illegal activity which led to global financial crisis. Few charges laid; major banks were allowed to settle without admission of guild: ex) goldman sachs paid 500 million = 3 days revenue. Economic downturn in the 70s. promises on capitalism proved false. Concerns over government actions: ex) vietnam, rise of political and social movements seeking equality (civil rights, increased recognition of the effects of marginalization movements, harvey milk in san francisco) The organization of society reflects the competition of different groups, not common values: opposite of functionalism. As a group gains more resources they are better able to pursue their interests. Laws are designed to maintain privilege and power for those that control the means of production or other forms of domination. Crime is designed to control the behaviour of those without power/resources. It is a specific product of capitalism/competition for power: ex) drug dealing: threat to economic structures. = threat to authority of the federal government.
