labelling theory Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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social construction of devi
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2
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social construction of deviance
A
becker
powerful groups create deviance and apply them to certain groups and label them as outsiders
3
Q
differential enforcement
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not everyone who commits a crime is punished decisions of punishment are based on stereotypes
eg black people are 7 times more likely to be stopped
4
Q
typifications
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cicourel stop WC and ethnic groups as police stereotype them as committing more crimes
5
Q
effects of labelling
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self fulfilling prophecy and deviant career
primary and secondary deviance
