TOPIC 7

Question 1

What is re integrative shaming?

Answer 1

is an approach to dealing deviant behaviour that focuses on reintegrating individuals back into the community rather than permanently stigmatizing.

Question 2

What is dis integrative shaming?

Answer 2

is an approach of wrong or deviant behaviour that focuses on stigmatizing or excluding them from the community

Question 3

What is stigmatisation? (also referred as spoiled indentities)

Answer 3

is a reputation which is given someone great disapproval in a particular way.

Question 4

What is stigma?

Answer 4

Negative attitudes, beliefs and stereotypes.

Question 5

What is self-fulfilling prophecy?

Answer 5

• Part of the labelling process
  -This is a false definition of a situation which can lead the offender to be degraded and judged.

Question 6

What is intergenerational transmission of crime?

Answer 6

Suggests that any criminal behaviour which occurs in family setting will likely be absorbed and imitated by children later in life.

Question 7

A real life example of labelling theory?

Answer 7

An example of how labelling theory can be applied is the case of a young person who engages in minor delinquent behavior. If they are caught by law enforcement and labelled as a “troublemaker,” they may internalize this label and start associating with other delinquent peers, leading to further engagement in deviant behavior.