Interactionism

Question 1

general theory

Answer 1

they argue that crime statistics are a result of assumptions and judgements made by agencies of social control (police)

they explore HOW and WHY particular groups or individuals come to be defined as criminal or deviant in the first place and how this definition affects their future actions

Question 2

Becker (1966)

master status

Answer 2

a deviant label contains can become a ‘master status’

others will respond to the individual in terms of the label and interpret any behaviours in relation to this label

Question 3

Becker (1966)

SFP

Answer 3

he/she internalises the label so it affects their self concept

it becomes difficult for he/she to remain unaffected as they become isolated by others

they find it difficult to conform to society’s other rules

Question 4

Becke (1966)

Deviant Career

Answer 4

an individual may join a criminal subculture that supports deviant identities

Plummer (1996) - ‘homosexual career’