Interactionist Explanations of Crime and Deviance

What is Becker’s theory of deviance?

Deviance is socially constructed through labeling. People internalize labels leading to a self-fulfilling prophecy.

What did Lemert mean by primary and secondary deviance?

Primary deviance: Initial rule-breaking without a deviant identity Secondary deviance: When an individual accepts the deviant label and acts accordingly

What did Cicourel say about the negotiation of justice?

That justice is negotiable and influenced by social class. Police have typifications causing harsh treatment of the working-class

How did Young apply interactionism to hippie subculture?

Thd label of “drug taker” led to secondary deviance and further conflict with society, which amplified deviance.

What was S. Cohen’s theory of moral panic?

Moral panics are when the media exaggerates deviance leading to public fear and harsher social control.