Labelling Flashcards
1
Q
What is labelling
A
Associating a meaning of description to an individual or groups based on characteristics such as class or physical appearance.
2
Q
What is the self fulfilling prophecy?
A
The process where an individual or group internalises the label given to them and act as such
3
Q
What is becker’s study (1971)
A
60 Chicago high schools, revealed pupils were judged based on low well they fitted the image of an ideal pupil. M/c pupils were closer to ideal
Pupil image than w/c pupils
