It was the first methodological study<span> of a social fact in the context of society.</span>
Yes, i believe there is.
The 'cure' for crime refers to the effort that society made to 'correct' the criminals so they could functioned back to the society.
During the process a lot of prisons for example, chose to conducted several inhumane methods (such as torture or forced them to work in toxic environment)
Citizens can have an initiative which can put your law on the ballot to be voted on which in the end with enough signatures or votes your law may become true and realized as a real law.
The Supreme Court voted to end Public School segregation. It was a landmark case that overturned the 'Separate but Equal' Legislation proving that the schools were separate, but not equal.
In "the rockpile" by James Baldwin, the rockpile is both a setting and a symbol. What represents the rockpile is that it tags with freedom and danger that comes along with a price that must be paid. The rockpile is a foundation that keeps many people safe but also dangerous if tampered.