Surveillance Camera Man

Why Does Everyone Hate Surveillance Camera Man? -- The Verge, 2014, 5:27 -- https://youtu.be/X9sVqKFkjiY

This fascinating video asks a question ripe for sociological analysis-- Why do we accept structural or institutional surveillance but reject individual surveillance? Are they not the same thing? In an age where cameras are ubiquitous this issue lends itself to a discussion students find engaging and meaningful. You can use this to discuss levels of analysis (institutions vs individuals), power and social control (active vs. passive surveillance), the law's ability to keep pace with technological development (personal drones, for instance), and much more...