Labelling%20theories%20-%20_H.%20Becker%2063%20Outsiders

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Labelling theories - _H. Becker 63 Outsiders
labelling Behavior according to rules or norms.
Normality meassurers opinion and reactions Following the rules Do not following the rules
Regarded as deviant False accused real deviant
Not regarded as deviant Conformist Hidden deviant
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Definition Becker 1986

• The deviant is one to whom that label has
  successfully been applied deviant behavior is
  behavior that people so label
• Apter (82) Emotional disturbance is not a
  physical desease locarted solely within a child,
  but we prefer to look at a disturbed ecosystem,
  in wich disturbance can more profitably viewed as
  a failure to match