This essay takes a closer look on the relationship between law and society.
Law and society emerge from the belief that legal regulations and decisions must be understood in its context. Both law and society have a common understanding. They are never autonomous in their context. In other words, law is deeply embedded within a society. It therefore implies that law is socially and historically constructed in order to become legally recognized procedures and institutions and besides that, law needs a society for its effectiveness and usefulness.
This essay is meant to focus on the history of law and society, on the relationship of law and society, and on the different branches of law in the society together with its associates which leads to highlight the key characteristics of law and society perpectives with reference to other research contributions of the same field that hold promise for scholars of law and politics.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Background
- Branches of Law in the Society
- Characteristics of Law and Society
- Relationship between Law and Society
- Importance of Law in the Society
- Challenges of Laws in the Society
- Control Measures
- Conclusion
- References
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay aims to explore the historical relationship between law and society, examining the various branches of law within society and their key characteristics. It will also discuss the importance of law in maintaining societal order, addressing the challenges laws face, and exploring control measures. The essay utilizes research contributions from the field of law and politics to support its analysis.
- The historical development and social construction of law.
- The intricate relationship between law and societal norms and values.
- The diverse branches of law and their roles in regulating society.
- The importance of law in maintaining social order and addressing societal challenges.
- Mechanisms for controlling and addressing challenges to legal systems.
Chapter Summaries
Introduction: This introductory chapter establishes the core argument that law and society are inextricably linked, neither operating autonomously. It emphasizes the socially and historically constructed nature of law, highlighting its dependence on society for effectiveness. The essay's objectives are outlined, promising an exploration of the history of law and society, various branches of law, key characteristics, and the challenges and importance of law in society.
Background: This chapter defines law as a guiding principle for societal harmony, preventing conflict through established regulations. It contrasts this with the inherent susceptibility of human beings to self-interest, suggesting that law is necessary to constrain potentially destructive behaviors. The chapter grounds this concept in a biblical reference (Genesis 2:15-17), illustrating the historical presence of law from the very beginnings of humanity. It then examines how law reflects and impacts cultural aspects of society, highlighting the processes of law formulation from societal disagreements and the mediation that leads to resolutions and formalized laws. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the essential role of law in maintaining social order and preventing societal collapse.
Branches of Law in the society: This section delves into the different branches of law within modern judicial systems. It begins by describing public law, focusing on its role in governing relationships between individuals and the government. The chapter contrasts public law with private law, highlighting the systematic and often unequal power dynamics between governmental bodies and individuals. Specific examples, such as judicial reviews and the influence of political interests on lawmaking, are used to illustrate the complexities of public law, especially within the context of potentially dictatorial systems. The excerpt ends mid-discussion, leaving the specifics of other branches to be inferred.
Keywords
Law and society, legal systems, societal norms, social order, public law, private law, legal regulation, social control, challenges to law, governance, judicial review, historical development of law.
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The text examines the historical relationship between law and society, covering various branches of law (including public and private law), their characteristics, and their roles in maintaining societal order. It also delves into the challenges faced by legal systems and explores mechanisms for controlling and addressing these challenges. The historical development of law and its social construction are central themes.
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- Samson Esudu (Author), 2017, On The Relationship Between Law And Society Today, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/453478
