labelling

• labelling theory - becker
• attaching a meaning to someone based on a negative stereotype
• negative stereotypes lead to negative labels
• labels lead to differential treatment/interactions
• label is internalised (sfp)
• w/c underachieves
• TICK keddie - unequal access to classroom knowledge

  • w/c given 'dumbed down' curriculum
  • m/c given 'full' curriculum
• TICK rist - kindergarten kids study
• TICK rist - kindergarten study

  kids divided into 'tiger' group, 'cardinals', 'clowns'
• TICK hargreaves - labelling impacts setting by reinforcing the labelling process, which leads to pro/anti school subcultures