SOCI 13000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Abusive Power And Control
4 Oct 2016
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High school authority the underlying cause of student rebellion. Youth is a marginalized group (pushed to the side) School authorities control and oppress youth in a variety of ways. Control of behavior: based on authority from the state and from the institution. Rules to control behavior (ex: bathroom passes; who can talk and when they are allowed to) Many rules uphold certain values (ex: dress code) Authorities create an ideology to support these rules. Rules are needed to keep order and prevent disruptions. Rules are necessary to promote the health and welfare of students. Control of information: based on authority of wisdom and knowledge. Teachers are the experts: school newspapers are monitored and censored, authorities determine what is taught and what subject or choices are available. Biased perspective (usually white, male, middle-class culture and values) limited vision. Shaping people"s minds to accept the status quo: the flow of information to parents is carefully controlled.
