Week 5: Land, Labor SOC 1004

Flashcards based on the lecture notes covering the key concepts of land, labor, and the evolution of state power.

What is the primary aim of the second unit in SOC 1004?

To understand inner-city poverty.

According to the lecture, what is meant by the 'monopoly on legitimate use of force'?

It refers to the state's exclusive right to use force that is accepted by most people.

What historical context led to the creation of the modern state as described in the lecture?

The transition from a feudal network of small manors to centralized control over land and labor.

How did the Black Plague affect labor supply in Europe?

It decreased the supply of labor, ultimately raising its price.

What form does organized crime take in relation to the state?

Organized crime operates as a protection racket that has not yet become legitimate.

What are the four forms of legitimacy mentioned in the lecture?

A. Eliminate rivals, B. Stabilize profits and collect taxes, C. Reduce violence through policing, D. Uniting through civil religion.

What is the significance of land enclosure as discussed in the lecture?

It transforms commons into private property, pushing peasants into factory work.

What was one consequence of capitalist colonialism described in the notes?

Monoculture farming led to famines and removal of indigenous populations.

What is the impact of globalization on land rights according to the lecture?

It results in the displacement of peasants and sale of lands to agribusiness.

How does the lecture describe the relationship between state intervention and small-holder competition?

State intervention supports corporations and undercuts small-holder competition.