Does it seem that the institutions (police department, drug economy, political structures, school administration, etc) prove to be larger than the individuals? Can we see Sociological examples of the structures preventing individuals from rising above? How?

Season 4 of HBO’s The Wire. Available through Amazon Prime (free with Prime Premium of about $30 for purchase) and Hulu or via DVD for purchase online

Episodes 9,10
Readings:
Venkatesh, Gang Leader for a Day
Pager, “The Mark of a Criminal Record”

Does it seem that the institutions (police department, drug economy, political structures, school administration, etc) prove to be larger than the individuals? Can we see Sociological examples of the structures preventing individuals from rising above? How?

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