Labelling and Reintegrative Shaming Theory / Chapter 7 Flashcards
Becker (1963) argued that labels are…
Determined by other people, not by the individuals behaviour/actions.
Labelling theory supposes that the _________ are labelled by the ________.
Powerless, powerful.
According to Labelling theory, being labelled as deviant…
Will cause further deviance.
Symbolic interactionism means…
People interact with objects (including other people) in terms of the meanings of these objects.
Social Learning Model
Sanction → Conform. Learning → Deviance
Primary Deviance refers to…
The ordinary, unsystematic and usually minor deviance that an individual commits before they are labelled as deviants.
Secondary Deviance refers to…
The additional, systematic and more serious deviance that occurs after an individual has been labelled.
Common diversion mechanisms include:
Deinstitutionalization and Decriminalization
Disintegrative Shaming…
Stigmatizes people and makes in harder for them to reconcile with others. More likely to reoffend due to label.
Disapproval is disrespectful, the person is labelled.
Reintegrative Shaming…
Imposes penalty but allows individuals to reconcile with others.
Disapproval is respectful, the act is labelled.
Reintegrative Shaming would likely work best in _____________ cultures.
Communitarian.
Reintegrative Shaming is the foundation for ___________ justice.
Restorative.
Restorative Justice entails…
Respectful shaming, avoidance of stigmatization and mechanisms to reintegrate the offender.
