labeling theory

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MODERN LABELING THEORY OFCRIME Tannenbacum (1938) Tagging, defining, segregating by labeling. Labeling helps treatment Lemert (1951) Primary and secondary deviance Primary they do not see themselves as deviant Secondary they accept deviant status Primary deviance biological,psychological,sociological reasons Secondary social reaction to primary deviance Crimes created by laws Ditton(1979) Contrology state power to control crime Criminal justice agencies social controlmechanisms

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MODERN LABELING THEORY OFCRIMETannenbacum (1938)•Tagging, defining, segregating by labeling.•Labeling helps treatment

 Lemert (1951)•Primary and secondary deviance•Primary –they do not see themselves as deviant•Secondary –they accept deviant status•Primary deviance –biological,psychological,sociological reasons•Secondary –social reaction to primary deviance•Crimes created –by laws Ditton(1979)•Contrology –state power to control crime•Criminal justice agencies –social controlmechanisms•Crime Control –education, mental health,mass media•Ultimate Goal

to control troublesomepopulation