SOC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Gambling, Selective Perception, On Being
9 Dec 2016
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Chambliss: the saints and the roughnecks (henslin, 299-314: introduction, group of delinquents perceived as saints in hs --> well paying jobs; stayed out of prison. No one officially arrested: group of delinquents perceived as roughnecks --> low-paying jobs, leading to prison. Obtained legitimate release from class to get out of school as early as possible. Fabricate meeting of some committee/program/club (bathroom, drama rehearsal) Every day; variations present; rarely did all 8 leave school at same time --- usually about 5 at once. Went to pool hall in other side of town/ caf in suburbs. Make messes at caf : bend spoons, spill drinks. Went to big town( large city with pop over a million, 25 miles away) Heavy drinking, drunk driving, vandalism, pranks, high. Played chicken : climb out back window to roof to drivers side at high speed. Pranks on policemen; mischief in construction areas. Only caught twice and no permanent record made.
