Interactionism

• What does interactionism (Labelling theory) Suggests ?

  That people in society interact with one another
• In Labelling theory (Interactionism) what did Edwin say?

  That there are 2 type of deviance: Primary and secondary deviance
• what does the theory say about deviant acts ?

  That once an act is labelled as deviant, deviant person views themselves as a deviant
• In interactionism (labelling theory) What does the media say ?

  That those who are labelled as deviant create a moral panic in society and appear as folk devils