Draft Definition

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Overview

Craft a comprehensive definition of law, drawing on the perspectives of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. (SLO #1, SLO #2, SLO #3, SLO #4)
Critically compare the strengths and limitations of Marx's, Weber's, and Durkheim's views on law and integrate these into your own perspective. (SLO #1, SLO #2, SLO #3, SLO #4)
Apply your unique definition of law to real-world events, especially in the context of WWC, demonstrating its practical implications. (SLO #1, SLO #3, SLO #4).
Please submit your draft definition of law by addressing the following
- What is law?
  - Form: what does law look like?
  - Function: what does law do?
  - Scope: what does law cover?
  - Source: where does law come from
  - Essay prompt:
    - Drawing on your readings of the ideas of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim, construct your own sociological theory of law.
    - Reflect on the system of order used by the Rajneeshees. According to your definition, is it law, please explain your reasoning.
    - Be sure to convey the main ideas from Marx, Weber, and Durkheim even if you do not use these ideas in your own definition.
  - https://www.thoughtco.com/collective-consciousness-definition-3026118
  - https://open.lib.umn.edu/sociology/chapter/14-1-power-and-authority/