Sociology 2266A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Economic Surplus, Stateless Society, Social Inequality
12 Mar 2017
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Historically, variety modes distinguished based on technology and structure social relationships: 5 categories: hunting and gathering, pastoral, horticultural, agricultural and industrial. Sss and the origin of law: general goal dispute settlement= restore order. Ideal types- theoretical construct abstracted from experience brings together observed characteristics of real social relationships. Self-or kin based redress: self-based redress society allows harmed party take matters into own hands order seek settlement. Advisor systems: extension self/ kin-based redress system of dispute settlement. Involves- albeit relatively passive way- 3rd party decision maker (or makers: one/ both parties sought out one of high-status figures- each party presented case, after considering facts, recommended what should be done. Interpreted case respect to custom and role ensure social group"s conception appropriate behaviour protected but could not enforce compliance: communication link, try coordinate settlement w/o violence, advisor system still firmly controlled by community (small portion relied type redress)
