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M4D2: Social Power and Labeling

Upon successful completion of this activity, students will be able to:

• Analyze social phenomena utilizing theoretical frameworks
• Use major theoretical perspectives to understand deviant behavior and social reactions to and consequences of deviant behavior
• Acquire a basic understanding of how to apply theories of deviance to their own personal and professional experiences

Drawing on Chapter 18, “Legitmated Suppression: Inner-city Mexican Americans and the Police,” and Chapter 21, “The Saints and the Roughnecks,” define the criminal justice/sociological theory of “Labeling,” and discuss some of the consequences of “Labeling” for young people today. How do these socially constructed categories have real-life repercussions for people who become labeled?

Evaluation Criteria

Your initial post should be at least 250 words and must substantively integrate the assigned readings in the instructions with proper APA style formatting.