Chapter 6: Labeling and Conflict Theories

master status (Becker)

A status that takes presidents over all other statuses or characteristics of the individual

Becker

After juveniles are caught, they are labeled, create a stigma, then can become self fulfilling prophecy.

labeling theory

An approach to the study of deviance that suggests that people become "deviant" because certain labels are attached to their behavior by political authorities and others.

Willem Bonger

His solution to delinquency was socialist society built upon socialist modes of production will produce altruistic impulses in people.

What's the difference between primary and secondary deviance?

Primary deviance is looked over i.e. speeding. Secondary deviance is an act that you will most likely get charged with. It is also more severe.

Lemert

Primary deviation is socially accepted. Secondary deviation depends on reaction of society.

Schur

Youth should not committed to correctional institutions, less stigmatized and leave non-violence alone. They send only serious offenders to court.

differential association

a theory that explains deviance as a learned behavior determined by the extent of a person's association with individuals who engage in such behavior

radical nonintervention (Schur)

an approach to juvenile justice whereby police and the courts would, whenever possible, "leave kids alone"

Marx

bourgeoisie controls the creation and application of criminal law. crime was a product of demoralized working class

social control

creates delinquency with negative labeling

crime norms (Sellin)

criminal laws e that prohibit specific conduct and provide punishments for violations

primary deviance

deviance involving occasional breaking of norms that is not a part of a person's lifestyle or self-concept

Engels called criminals and their juvenile counterparts what?

lumpenproletariat (the dangerous class)

conduct norms (Sellin)

rules that reflect the values, expectations, an actual behaviors of groups and every day life. They are not necessarily the norms found in criminal law.

differential oppression theory (Regoli & Hewitt)

theory stating that delinquency is the culmination process that begins at conception and evolves through adolescence; the more a child is oppressed, the greater the likelihood he or she will become delinquent.

secondary deviance

the process that occurs when a person who has been labeled a deviant accepts that new identity and continues the deviant behavior

conflict theory

theory arguing that society is held together by force, coercion, and intimidation and that the law represents the interests of those in power