The idea that drug use should have been treated as a public health crisis rather than a criminal epidemic really resonated with me. I think society could have looked very different if drug abuse had been viewed as an illness that disproportionately affects people of color due to environmental factors, including the socioeconomic impacts of systemic racism. Because addiction is a disease, you can’t overlook how strongly an individual’s environment influences their health. #so345
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@greengrass67 I agree, this opened my eyes to just how politicized this country is and always has been, and that we often see minorities as the very target of politics while rich white people are largely benefiting. It's extremely upsetting to see politicians construct different ways to turn Americans against minorities, and that seemingly every campaign has ulterior motives to push blame onto underprivileged communities, which keeps privileged individuals in charge. #so345
@bulldog2828 I had the same thought at first, but I think the article kind of flips that idea. The vendors aren’t exposed, they are more strategic about where they set up and how they act. Also, a big point Stuart makes is that a lot of their behavior isn’t just about avoiding crime, it’s about avoiding the police. So they’re constantly managing both risks at the same time, which changes how they operate way more than just fear of getting robbed. #so345
I found it interesting that the author discusses how these "copwise" individuals are unable to form small, temporary relationships with people because they are often rushing through public, focusing on going unnoticed. Forming these small connections helps people find information about jobs, childcare, or housing opportunities. This lack of social capital keeps people stuck in a vicious cycle of poverty. #so345
I thought it was interesting how Hunt shows the way police officers make sense of their actions, especially when what they do doesn’t fully match official policy. It seems like group norms and experiences on the job really shape how they justify their decisions. Do you think policing today still relies on informal norms, or do you think departments have become more strictly policy-driven over time? #so345
One thing that stood out to me in the Hunt article was how different official police policies can be from the informal norms officers actually follow on the job. It seems like a lot of what officers do is influenced by the expectations of other officers and the culture within the group, not just the written rules of the department. This made me think about how workplace culture in general can shape behavior just as much as formal policies. #so345
@lickety_splitz I really agree with this perspective. The idea of “passing” shows how exhausting it can be for people to constantly manage how they present themselves just to avoid stigma or judgment. It also highlights how what we consider “normal” is socially defined, and not everyone has the privilege of existing without worrying about how they’ll be perceived. The chapter really emphasizes how hidden stress can shape someone’s entire experience of everyday life. #so345
@aps1019 That stood out to me too. The idea of discredited vs. discreditable really shows how deviance isn’t just about behavior, it’s about visibility and social perception. It kind of highlights how many people are constantly managing parts of their identity depending on who they’re around, which makes you realize we probably know much less about others experiences than we think. #so345
@lilpoundcake1 ah yes i agree
Chambliss really shows how much social class affects who gets labeled as “deviant.” The Saints did just as much (or more) delinquent stuff, but because they were middle class and seen as good kids, they got away with it. The Roughnecks were watched and punished way more. It just proves that perception and status play a huge role in shaping people’s futures. #so345