Symbolic Interactionism/Labelling key points Flashcards
1
Q
Roots
A
Deviance
2
Q
Focus
A
Interaction between individiuals and societal reaction - MESO
3
Q
Approach to crime
A
Law breakers vs law makers
Subjective approach to crime
4
Q
View of human nature
A
Label others as deviant
Social and cultural context
5
Q
View of justice system
A
Crime as defined by the powerful - criminals as those most likely to be caught
6
Q
Key concepts
A
Reaction
Deviancy amplification
Labelling
7
Q
Key theorists
A
Tannenbaum (1938)
Lemert (1951)
Mead and Blumer