labeling theory Flashcards
what does this theory suggest
that a behavior is seen as deviant/criminal because society says it is deviant
what is the first step of self-fullfilling prophecy
society creates a deviant label to a particular behaviour based on stereyoptype
what comes after the label is made
authorities are maintaining their power structure in society
what is the third step
individual shows deviant behaviour and labell is ascribed to them
what dioes this label lead to
individual being treated according to label
what does the individual being treayed accourding to label mean
individual stigmatized within society
when the individual is stigmitized as a result of their label what happens to them
become marginalised by society
what does this marginalisation lead to
low self image
what does the low self image mean
individual will fulfill the label