interpretivists

• What is the main argument of the interpretivists theory of crime?

  From the view of the deviants their behavior is not different and is only labelled as deviant
• What does Becker argue about self concept?


  That a self concept of being deviant can lead to an increase in deviant behaviour due to labelling
• What are the types of deviancy identified by Lemert?


  Primary and secondary deviance
• What is primary deviance?

  The initial act of deviant behaviour
• What is secondary deviance?

  Deviant acts that occur after the individual has accepted the labels towards their actions