labelling theory

Question 1

what is labelling theory

Answer 1

explains how individuals become deviant or criminal based on how society labels them

Question 2

first strenth of labelling theory

Answer 2

empahsises the damage that the emdia can have by labelling people

Question 3

second strength

Answer 3

dispalys the bias that may be seen in both law and order

Question 4

first weakness

Answer 4

dosent explain how the deviant behaviour orginate

Question 5

second weakness

Answer 5

labelling dosent gurantee a follow-on to self -fufillling prophecy

Question 6

when did the labelling thwory develop

Answer 6

1960’s-1970’s, by howard becker did the most influncial work on the labelling theory arguing that deviance is created by societal reactions not just indicual actions