Labelling Theory

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May 19, 2013

 

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Becker's theory evolved during a period of social and political power struggle that was amplified within the world of the college campus. Liberal political movements were embraced by many of the college students and faculty in America. Howard Becker harnessed this liberal influence and adjusted Lemert's labeling theory and its symbolic interaction theoretical background...
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The labeling theory outlined in Outsiders is recognized as the prevailing social reaction approach by Lemert as well as most other sociologists Becker's approach has its roots in the symbolic interaction foundation of Cooley and Mead, and the labeling influences of Tannenbaum and Lemert. SOCIAL INTERACTION THEORY- Propounders- Charles Horton Cooley, George Herbert Mea and Herbert Blumer According to this theory: ? People communicate via symbols which include gestures, signs, words or images, that stand for or represent something else...
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