labelling theory Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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what is the labelling theory
A
the labelling theory when a person is labelled as something criminal or deviant by either the media, people , schools or courts and then they end up fufilling that label/ becoming criminal
2
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who made the labelling theory
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Becker
3
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2 strengths of of the labelling theory
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-emphasies the damage the media can have by labelling people
-displays the bais that may be shown in law and order
4
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2 weaknesses of the labelling theory
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-doesn’t explain how deviant behaviour originate
-labelling dosent guarantee a self fulfilling prophecy
