labelling- assumptions made about a person based on preconcieved ideas
the ideal pupil study(1971)
60 chichago high school teachers were interviewed by Becker. middle class students are seen as closer to the ideal due to their conduct, work and appearance. working class are seen as further away from the ideal and are preceived as badl behaved
ideal pupil study
pupils conduct and appearance were key factors influencing teacher's judgements. the teachers saw middle class students as the closest to the ideal and working class students were the furthest away and are viewed as badly behaved
