Sociological Theories - Labelling Evaluation

Question 1

Labelling
- Strengths

Answer 1

1. successfully focuses on individuals rather than categorising people into groups
2. allows us to compare the way we act with different people
3. provides explanation for marginalisation of certain groups

Question 2

Labelling
- Weaknesses

Answer 2

1. doesn’t take into consideration every individual
2. fails to explain why some people commit crimes before being labelled
3. too deterministic - some people reject labels given