differential enforcement of the law Flashcards
1
Q
what theory is it
A
interactionist and howard beckers labelling theory
2
Q
what do agencies of social control tend to do
A
label certain groups as criminal which results in differential enforcement
3
Q
what did pilliavin and briar find
A
police decisions to arrest were based on stereotypical ideas about:
- manner
- dress
- gender
- class
-ethnicity
this is called typification
4
Q
who are more likely to be labelled in society and why
A
- WC
- young
- black
- male
- ethnic minorities
because of stereotypes, discrimination and biases in society
5
Q
what does cicourel argue
A
police used typifications of the typical deviant who are more likely to be stopped and arrested
6
Q
what does stereotypes influence
A
unfair over policing in wc areas this leads to self fulfilling prophecies
