The English-language Wikipedia article on labeling theory, covering how social labels shape self-identity and deviance, and its development by Howard Becker and Edwin Lemert. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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PublisherWikipedia
URLhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labeling_theory
Source TypeEncyclopedia
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Wikipedia: Labeling Theory
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Labeling theory posits that self-identity and the behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them.
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This source backs 13 claims across the atlas. As facts: 8 well-attested. As cited relationships: 1 holds, 1 connected. Plus 3 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.
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- Social Theory and Concepts, 8 claims: 3 well-attested, 1 holds, 1 connected, 3 general references.
- Sources, 5 claims: 5 well-attested.
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8Social Theory and Concepts
Holds
1Social Theory and Concepts
Connected
1Social Theory and Concepts
General References
3Social Theory and Concepts
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