Speech Comm

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

She walks in slowly, writes COMPLIANCE and OBEDIENCE on the board, and then pulls a chair out an sits.

All right, gang. Sorry about yesterday...now we're behind. Let's go.

We were talking about the difference between obedience and compliance...or if they are the same. We've brought moral codes into this discussion, thanks to Jack, as well as conditioned behavior.

Because of my personal life lately, I'd like to step away from your comfort zones and let's talk about "trusted professionals"...with the exception of me-your-teacher...why might you obey a person in authority such as a doctor, a lawyer, law enforcement, a scientist, a boss...what do all these positions have in common? Let's explore.

*She downs two pills with some water, sits back, and waits for someone to speak*

Comments

[wannabelawyer.livejournal.com]

I think part of it is because we know that in order to have gotten to those positions of authority, people have to go through training. Sometimes a lot of it. So we figure they must be worth listening to, at least on some levels.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Excellent, Lindsey...so their level of training inspired respect? Obedience?

[wannabelawyer.livejournal.com]

Respect. They've obviously worked to get where they are, so they deserve respect for that. Doesn't mean they'll keep my respect once I've listened to them, but they do get something for being where they are.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Is that a social construct? Do we accept things at face value when there is a level of acheivment behind it?