30 labelling

Question 1

what will be your first point

Answer 1

becker- what labelling is
- crime is socially constructed
- ruling class create and enforce rules

Question 2

what is the second point after definition

Answer 2

• useful in desc how societal reactions amplify crime
• cohen
• hall

Question 3

what is a second advantage after amplification

Answer 3

explains why certain groups appear more criminal
- labelling
- selective enforcement

Question 4

what is a third advantage after amplification and groups

Answer 4

useful in finding why imprisonment may increase crime

Question 5

what is the first criticism of labelling theory

Answer 5

• ignores causes
• chambliss
• left realists

Question 6

what is second criticism after causes

Answer 6

• not everyone accepts labels
• matza

Question 7

whats the last criticism

Answer 7

romanticising
- wilson