interactionism explanation

Question 1

interactionist idea

Answer 1

criminality develops in the social interactions between a deviant and agents of social control

Question 2

becker 1966 - labelling theory

Answer 2

an act only becomes deviance when labelled as wrong
- groups with higher power dictate when groups of lower power do something deviant

Question 3

self fulfilling prophecy

Answer 3

leads on from labelling theory
- the label becomes an individuals master status and they internalise the norms and values

Question 4

lemert 1951

Answer 4

primary deviance - act that hasnt been publicaly labelled as deviant yet
secondary deviance: act that is spotted and punished therefore publically labeling that person as a criminal

Question 5

matza 1964 techniques of neutralisation

Answer 5

-denial of responsibility/victim/injury
- condemnation of condemners
- appeal to higher loyalties

Question 6

young 1971 - influence of social control agencies

Answer 6

young people developed a bohemian subculture that was seen asa threat

Question 7

cicourel 1968 -influence of social control agencies

Answer 7

recorded crime stats are a result of interactions and negotiations between youths and the cjs
- judgements are based on apperance, manners and replies