SOC101Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Oligarchy, Milgram Experiment, List Of Mbta Bus Routes
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Structures of authority tend to render people obedient. Bureaucracies in particular are highly effective structures of authority. We worry more what group wants than what may be good/just. Develop strong loyalty for each other; for their comrades. It would let comrades down if they didn"t commit these horrible acts themselves. Commit evil crimes no because they are evil but because they want to conform. Satisfaction when you are a respected part of a gang/group/bureaucracy. No correlation between the willingness to act as hero one on hand and their education on the other. Religion had little impact had been little socialized felt little need to follow the masses and follow their gut feeling about what is right and wrong. Main ideas: people want to conform, structures of authority tend to render people obedient. People were told they would be tested on education and punishment. Button could be seen with inscription like 60 w , danger .
