Labelling theory examines how people come to be labeled as deviant and the impact of those labels. The document provides names and page references for theorists in labelling theory to help students review key concepts, including Becker who argued that deviance is defined through social reaction and interaction, not inherent acts, and that labels can lead to deviant careers. It instructs students to look up other theorists like Lemert and find their key ideas and concepts.

1. Topic 2 LABELLING THEORY page 80-85
Names exercise
To revise your knowledge of Labelling Theory pick out any of the names you
are not sure of, find the page reference and complete the grid by writing in
their key ideas/key concepts. I have started by completing Becker for you.
NAME PAGE REF
NUMBER
KEY IDEAS/KEY CONCEPTS
BECKER 81 Deviant behaviour is behaviour people so label
Moral Entrepreneurs Societal Reaction
Deviant career
Federal Bureau of Narcotics example
PLATT 81
PILIAVIN &
BRIAR
81
CICOUREL 81, 82
LEMERT 82, 83, 84,
85
YOUNG 83
DOWNES &
ROCK
83
STAN COHEN 83
TRIPLETT 83
DE HAAN 84
BRAITHWAITE 84