Interactionism (labelling Theory, Self Fulfilling And Amplicatiom Spiral )

Question 1

What is interactionism?

Answer 1

Theory that focuses on the actions and interactions between individuals and groups. Interactionists see our interactions with others as based on meanings or labels.

Question 2

What is rue labelling theory?

Answer 2

It states that no act is criminal or deviant itself. It only becomes so when we create rules and apply them to others. We must focus on how certain actions and people get labelled as criminal in the first place.

Question 3

What did Cicourel find about police stereotypes?

Answer 3

Found that police use typifications (stereotypes) of the typical delinquent. Working class and ethnic minority youth are more likely to fit the typification and be stopped, arrested, and charged

Question 4

What is the labelling and self fulfilling prophecy?

Answer 4

Lemert argues that labelling is a cause of crime and deviance. By labelling certain people as deviant, society encourages them to become more so

Question 5

What is the deviance amplification spiral?

Answer 5

This is where the attempt to control deviance leads to it increasing ratter than decreasing