Interactionism Flashcards

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What is Becker’s ‘Labelling Theory’?

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we label things in society - come from interactions with one another

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What can Becker’s ‘labelling’ lead to?

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self fulfilling prophecy

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What happens when Becker’s label becomes the most defining aspect of a person?

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master status

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What is Cooley’s ‘Looking Glass Self’ theory?

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labelling is important - we base our identity and how others see us due to labelling

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How does Cooley’s ‘Looking Glass Self’ theory function?

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imagining how we appear to others, imagine the judgement of our appearance, develop ourself through the judgement of others

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