CRIM 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Mass Media, Distinct Society, Advantageous
11 Dec 2020
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Rationalistic model: believes laws are created as rational means of protecting society from harm, laws illustrate influence of value judgements, and preferences. Functionalistic model: law acts as a re-institutionalized custom . Implies a consensual model of lawmaking: views laws as a restatement of customs so that they can be enforced through legal institutions. Moral entrepreneur theory: attributes key social events to the enterprising individuals or groups, above-noted individuals/groups aim to reinforce new parts of a moral code of society. P2: factors that influence lawmakers (often times not mutually exclusive: public opinion, different avenues through which public opinion can be expressed, media. Influence can come about in different ways: direct influence sizable donations made to political parties. Interest groups: eg: temperance movement (strong regulation in alcohol) Public interest groups: eg, assembly of first nations, aids action now, more organized & structured, promote civic participation and responsibility. Social movements: eg, alcohol prohibition, may change behaviour or procedures.
