SOC221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Ascribed Status, Social Stratification, Labeling Theory
28 Jan 2017
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The process of labeling labeling theorists argue that people are seen as deviant because of others perceptions of beliefs. Resistance to labeling the ability of some to label others as deviant reflects various power differentials. Some people are successfully able to evade the deviant label this is done via role performances and disclaimer mannerisms the labeling process includes deviancy amplification. It refers to situations in which attempts to control deviance actually increases its likelihood. Primary deviance: takes place when we engage in behavior and there are few consequences for how we, or others, see us as a result of that behavior. Secondary deviance: is said to take place when we accept the deviant label and engage in a self fulfilling process class and status inequality. Class and status are embedded into our daily routines. We make assumptions about others on the basis of their relative class and standing.
