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Psychology

Labeling Theory and Its Impact on Deviant Self-Identity

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Labeling theory, rooted in the work of Howard Becker, suggests that deviance is not inherent in an act, but rather a consequence of the labels applied by society—so-called 'outsiders' are created by the rules of the powerful.

Why this is interesting

When you call a student 'troublemaker,' they often start to live up to that name. But what if the label itself is what creates the troublemaker?