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What is Labeling Theory?

Hello! This 8 1/2 minute Introduction to Sociology video shows how crime and deviance can result from labels assigned to individuals by groups and society. We examine deviance from the perspectives of sociologists Howard Becker and Edwin Lemert. Theoretical and everyday applications of the Labeling Theory are discussed.

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Social Sciences / Sociology / Deviance or Social Control

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Material Type:: Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:: November 22, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:: April 18, 2025
Author:: Romana Pires
Submitter:: Cathy Swift

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division
Technical Format:: Website
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
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Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International