SOC 705 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Premiership Of Stephen Harper, Fingerprint, September 11 Attacks

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 705
• Professor: Terry Roswell

Document Summary

Moral entrepreneur theory: groups operating on their own notions of morality which they believe to be superior to those of society; these can sometimes lead to changes in laws; ex: mothers against drunk driving. Up to six months in jail if these fines are not paid. Enterprising individuals/groups precipitate events advancing notion of right/wrong: laws aimed at governing/preventing miscegenation in us and canada, labour laws aimed at protecting the sanctity of white woman from. Passing of law can symbolize supremacy of those who support it. Represents ultimate source and maker of law in canada. Decisions cannot violate rights set out in charter: probability of legislative response increases when: Powerful interest groups mobilize and seek legislative change. Unorganized public becomes concerned about issue or is indifferent to issues interests groups are advocating for. No pressure to maintain status quo or opposition to legislation.