CRM/LAW C108 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Temporary Assistance For Needy Families, Counterculture, Labeling Theory
2 Nov 2016
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What is defined as deviance: crime. Who is defined as deviant: criminals. Suggests that people who are labeled as criminal/deviant get stuck in that label and start committing deviant/criminal acts because of that label (troublemaker, criminal, etc) Social reaction theories focus on the definition of behavior. Primary and secondary deviance theory, 1951: didn"t catch on in popularity till the 1960s. Actions that are rationalized or dealt with as functions of a socially acceptable role (i. e. , this is something a good guy did as a mistake; he was under a lot of stress; slips up and makes a mistake) These actions don"t reflect on the identity of the person. Actions as means of defense, attack, or adjustment to the social reaction to him (i. e. , a person"s response to the label) Engaging in deviant behavior in response to being labeled as a prankster, for example (self-fulfilling prophecy)
