SOC101Y1 Lecture : Lecture 5
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Gypsy, homo, mentally disabled people were killed. Why people conform: norms of solidarity demand conformity, structures of authority tend to render people obedient, bureaucracies in particular are highly effective structures of authority. preserve the norm of solidarity (group of loyalty) than consider morality. killed because they want to maintain group solidarity. Ordinary people want to sustain friendship, norms, solidarity and letting people down. Tom cruise s home country- glen ridge case- scene of a terrible rape case. 1989 woman that is mentally challenged was raped by popular football athletes from her school. they have been tormenting her since 5 and even though it is a terrible case the society rally in favor of the boys and blamed the woman. tolerance of male misconduct (over misdeed, rationale action was phrased boys would be. Lack of compassion for the weak (due to football team members) Intense group loyalty (strong clique and team sport enforced it)