Women's Studies 2260 Chapter Notes - Chapter Comack 19-44: Conservatism, Social Contract, Rationality

• School: Western University
• Department: Women's Studies
• Course: Women's Studies 2260
• Professor: Tugce Ellialti Kose

Document Summary

There is a danger in viewing each theory as static. Give up some power to the gov to gain security of persons and property -> helps one realize their self interests. Main purpose of state: preserve rights and freedoms of individuals to pursue their material interests with minimal inference. Rationality - individuals are able to think for themselves. Purpose of law: allow indidvuals to realize their rights. We are all selfish but law makes us sociable and we internalize social culture. Understand inequality in a way that is natural and functional. Those who have power and privilege are best suited and deserve it. Questions criminal"s inability to conform to social norms. Result of particular groups who cannot fit into society. Solutions centre around rehabilitation, increased social control and. Society acts as neutral arbitrator for conflict harsh penalties. Organize society in a way that encourages fair competition and realization of rights/freedoms.