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Labeling Theory. By: Rob Trager . Roots: Symbolic Interaction Theory. Charles Horton Cooley George Herbert Mead Herbert Blumer. What is Labeling Theory?. Therefore according to this theory:. Primary and Secondary Deviance . Edwin Lemert. General Theory of Deviance. Howard Caplan
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Labeling Theory By: Rob Trager
Roots: Symbolic Interaction Theory Charles Horton Cooley George Herbert Mead Herbert Blumer
Primary and Secondary Deviance Edwin Lemert
General Theory of Deviance Howard Caplan Ostracized people experience self rejection. Seek other ostracized individuals. Engage in deviant behavior.
Differential Social Control Karen Heimer and Ron Matsueda Individuals possesses neg. self image. Self concept reinforced by outsiders’ neg. perspectives.
Research on Labeling Theory Who gets labeled The effects of labeling
Criticism of Labeling Theory Fails to explain crime trends Certain crimes are universal Crimes are motivated by the situation