Labeling Theory: How the Labelling Approach Explains Deviance and Crime in Criminology and Sociology

In this video, I discuss labeling theory, or the labelling approach to crime and deviance as it is used in criminology and sociology. Labeling theory as introduced and explained by Howard Becker, Edwin Lemert, Frank Tannenbaum and other proponents can help explain deviant behavior and juvenile delinquency by highlighting the labeling theory process of primary and secondary deviance and the role of poverty and the police. I provide a general overview of the key concepts and questions, definitions, explanations, and examples and discuss some of the strengths and weaknesses or the pros and cons of labelling theory. Finally, I discuss some of the history background, how evaluations and empirical tests hold up, and what the flaws of labelling theory are.

Labeling theory is used mostly to explain crime and especially recidivism. By focusing on how people get labeled and given a stigma by others and subsequently start behaving according to that label, it can work as a self fulfilling prophecy. I also explain sub concepts such as the dramatization of evil.

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Anomie Theory- Durkheim
Strain Theory- Robert K merton
Field Theory- kurt Lewin
Differential Associatin Theory- Edwin H Sutherland
Finally Labeling Theory by Edwin Lemert

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[philippond]

What does the labelling theory mean when it argues the normality and deviance our relative concepts?

I really don’t understand this question what does that mean

[CamilaNavas-ef]

What criminal's crime could be explained with the labeling theory?

[edwardkasalovitz]

Men in power, more precisely. Imposing totally different moral concepts on women than on themselves.

[vanessaruiz]

What kind of theories would you use to describe juvenile delinquency and crime?