CRIM 335 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Friedrich Engels, Crime Prevention, Shoplifting
18 Apr 2018
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Labeling theory: addresses 3 issues, the definition of deviance/crime, possible discrimination in the application of official labeling, the effect of labeling on continued criminality, relativist definition of crime/deviance, nothing automatically makes behavior criminal/deviant. If you do accept the label, then it is not a problem. In labeling theory, primary deviance is said not to lead often to continued or secondary deviance unless labeling occurs: ex: putting you in handcuffs, taking a mugshot, finger printing you, etc, secondary deviance: continued deviance. In labeling theory, said to result from the labeling of primary deviance. Promotes continued deviance: directly challenges the deterrence theory. Interactions with others shape self-conceptions and behavior: evaluation of labeling theory, criticisms, controversial, paints an overall passive view of the individual as quietly succumbing to the effects of the deviant label. Changing our role as a system: following a policy where only the most serious offenses concern the law would increase crime and delinquency rather than reducing it.
