Interactionism Flashcards
1
Q
Inventor of labelling theory
A
Howard Becker
1963
2
Q
Self-fulfilling prophecy
A
A person eventually changes to fit the way they are labelled
3
Q
Master status
A
The most prominent label that someone has, overriding all others
4
Q
Stan Cohen
Interactionism
A
Mods + Rockers became more deviant after being labelled deviant by the media
5
Q
Folk devils
A
A group that is blamed for societal problems - usually youth
6
Q
Jock Young
A
Deviancy amplification
7
Q
Deviancy amplification
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- Agents of social control believe media stereotypes
- Criminal justice system believes media stereotypes
- Youth labelled as deviant causing self fulfilling prophecy
8
Q
Moral panic
A
Media reaction to social groups or activities that are seen as a hreat to societies norms and values
