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Saturday Art School. Labels. Label Theory. Label Theory - Labeling theory holds that deviance is not inherent to an act, but instead focuses on the tendency of majorities to negatively label minorities or those seen as deviant from standard cultural norms .
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Saturday Art School Labels
Label Theory • Label Theory- Labeling theory holds that deviance is not inherent to an act, but instead focuses on the tendency of majorities to negatively label minorities or those seen as deviant from standard cultural norms. • The theory is concerned with how the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them, and is associated with the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy and stereotyping.
In what ways do we influence society’s perception of our character? • How does this “LABEL” us?
Fetish or Obsession • Fetish-an object of irrational reverence or obsessive devotion • Obsession-a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling
Fetish or Obsession • What are some examples of fetishes or obsessions people might have?
Fetishes and Obsessions • What are cultural norms that can be considered abnormal when taking to an extreme?
Fetishes or Obsessions • How can your obsessions or fetishes label or categorize you to belonging to a particular group? • What do our interests say about our personalities? • Does this permanently define you or place you into a particular social group?
Project: Paper Craze • You will be making a quilled monogram letter using the first letter of your name. • You materials will consist of paper and glue and quilling “tools”
