CRM 1301 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Protestantism, Protestant Work Ethic, Cucking Stool
13 Dec 2016
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People committed crime because of supernatural forces (the devil) Trephining- individuals who were having illusions or were delusional would have a hole drilled into their skull in order to get rid of the spirits. Two paths to demonic deviance: temptation model: individuals are tempted and persuaded by the devil. Possession: individuals lacked choice, not responsible for their actions. Solution would be the performance of an exorcism. Punishments: burning, drowning, cruci xion, entertainment, slavery, lex talionis. Power- kings were national rulers, real power was held by the church. Deviance - temptation / sin and possession (evil) Oated they were guilty: trial by combat: if you won the battle you were considered innocent. Confessions: iron maiden, rack, thumb screw, bridle, ducking stool. Punishments: flogging, branding, mutilation, banishment, capital punishment, pillory/ 12th century: power of the king increasing and being solidi ed. Shifts in demographic and social relations, people moving into larger towns rather than small villages .
