Labeling Theory

Which term would be considered a label?

• Witch

• Knight

• King

• All of the above

An example of primary deviance would be...

• Shoplifting for the first time

• Speeding and not getting a ticket

• 2nd DWI violation

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What would NOT be considered a label?

• Boyfriend

• "Well we aren't dating, but we are exclusive, but I met his mom.."

• Partner

• Wife

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Can someone commit primary deviance without leading to secondary deviance?

• YES

• NO

Who is NOT a self-fulfilling prophecy?

• Anakin Skywalker

• Miles Morales

• Harry Potter

• Katniss Everdeen

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Can qualities be labels?

(Ex. "Empathetic")

• YES

• NO

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What can we do to reduce labels or stigmas?

• Deinstitutionalize punitive locations

• Remove the idea of "labels"

• Label everyone the same

• Allow for individuals to stay in their communities

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Can someone commit secondary deviance without further deviance?

• YES

• NO

Labels from Label Theory are created by...

• Ourselves

• We are born with them

• Perception of others

• We inherit them after graduating

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CCSS.RL.5.6

In your own groups' opinion, is Labeling Theory mostly positive or negative?

• Positive

• Negative

• Unsure