I really liked this documentary. It has a great linear timeline that shows the progression and transformation of slavery and racism built within our system. I was already aware of the issues of mass incarceration and the demonization of black communities that went hand in hand with it, along with prisons for profit. This still makes me very angry that so much of this was/is happening, and politicians and lawmakers only "make changes" when they get caught with their hand in the cookie jar. #so345

I found the use of neutralization techniques and impression management in Hunt's research really interesting. The context of the situation provided new "rules" and neutralization techniques that are accepted within the community. They don't want to be deemed wimpy or sadistic, so they act in ways to contradict or uphold their image. The rookie cops also feel out what is deemed acceptable by their peers, and what is not. This shows that social control is very evident in this environment. #so345

I like how Klemko put policing in perspective alongside other, more dangerous occupations. It makes me chuckle a bit as it is sooo emphasized how brave a person is for putting their life on the line every day to be a police officer. When, in actuality, they may be causing some of their own danger by not de-escalating the situation when they can. The thing I get frustrated about is that many officers begin to see their word/actions as law and there can be an abuse of power there. #so345

This act of "passing" and putting on a performance to fit into what is normal definitely struck a chord with me. We can be "normal" in many ways, but having one quality that alters our self-perception can change everything. It makes a person realize that being able to exist unapologetically is often a privilege. This constant inner tension and anxiety underlie everything in your life when you feel like you have something to hide. In my opinion, that's not truly living; that's surviving. #so345

Staci's story was touching to me as one of my college best friends has CF. Before I met her, she was hospitalized in elementary school and also consistently throughout middle school. But when I think of her, I don't think of her as someone who has CF; I see her as my friend. I don't think of her having a chronic illness, even though it's important to her life journey and how she almost died. It's a privilege I get to see her in a light where her CF isn't controlling her life. #so345

The Saints clearly utilize neutralization techniques in this excerpt to remain within the category of primary deviance. Unlike the Roughnecks, who have internalized their labels as deviants and moved toward secondary deviance, feeding into the community's view of them. #so345

Although both the Saints and the Roughnecks commit deviant acts, to me, the acts that the Saints commit feel more malicious and are often more premeditated. In contrast with the Roughnecks, who also commit deviant acts that are more spontaneous and endanger fewer people. #so345

Do we think there is an inner "I" without other people? I wonder if we can truly differentiate anything about ourselves without points of reference in other people. #so345

@dizzywind_ Henry & Howard explain primary deviance as more "episodic" and not affecting one's view of oneself of being deviant. The authors describe secondary deviance as the deviant actor internalizing their labels as deviant and making them part of their identity, and a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy. #so345

As we discuss different types of motivations for deviant and conventional behavior, do we think it is possible for conscious deviant behavior to take place without a motive? Are motives what make us human? #so345