New Rights : Saunder Flashcards
How does Saunders see stratification ?
Does not see it as an inevitable part of all societies
What does Saunders argues a society is based on what would only be possible if considerable force was used ?
Social equality
What must be used if society was based on social equality ?
Considerable force
What example of considerable force ?
Threat of death or imprisonment
If there’s a threat of imprisonment or death what does it ensure ?
To ensure everyone did their job to the best of their ability
Why must you ensure that everyone do their jobs to the best of their abilities ?
Because would not be motivated by economic rewards
Why are threats needed to be used ?
To ensure everyone did their job to the best of their abilities
What rewards will be people not be motivated by ?
Would not be motivated by economic rewards
What equality does Saunders support ?
Legal equality and equality of opportunity
What is legal equality ?
Being Judged by the same laws and same legal rights
What is equality of opportunity?
Everyone has the same chances to compete with unequal rewards
What type of equality does Saunders reject ?
Equality of outcomes
What is equality of outcomes ?
Everyone being rewarded the same way even if the deserve it or not
Why is inequality desirable and functional ?
To motivate people to compete
How does Saunders see inequality?
Desirable and functional
