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Interactionism Flashcards

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Inventor of labelling theory

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Howard Becker

1963

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Self-fulfilling prophecy

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A person eventually changes to fit the way they are labelled

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Master status

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The most prominent label that someone has, overriding all others

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Stan Cohen

Interactionism

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Mods + Rockers became more deviant after being labelled deviant by the media

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Folk devils

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A group that is blamed for societal problems - usually youth

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Jock Young

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Deviancy amplification

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Deviancy amplification

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  • Agents of social control believe media stereotypes
  • Criminal justice system believes media stereotypes
  • Youth labelled as deviant causing self fulfilling prophecy
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Moral panic

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Media reaction to social groups or activities that are seen as a threat to societies norms and values

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