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Micro theories

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Micro theories are theories that focus on looking in detail at:

  1. Individuals and small groups
  2. How they interact within society
2
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Interactionism is a what theory?

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Interactionism is a:
1. Micro
2. Social action
theory

3
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The labelling theory is a what prophecy?

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The labelling theory is a self-fulfilling prophecy

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The labelling theory is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

An A03 critique is that there are what, too?

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An A03 critique is that there are self-defeating prophecies, too

5
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What can Interactionism also be called?

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Interactionism can also be called symbolic interactionism

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Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by what?

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Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people

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Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use what to communicate meaning?

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In these interactions, individuals use symbols to communicate meaning

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Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as what, to communicate meaning?

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In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as:
1. Words
2. Gestures
,to communicate meaning

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Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning and then react to other people’s actions in terms of what?

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In these interactions, individuals:

  1. Use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning
  2. Then react to other people’s actions in terms of how this is interpreted
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Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning and then react to other people’s actions in terms of how this is interpreted.
Social life is a constant series of what?

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Social life is a constant series of:

  1. Actions
  2. Reactions
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Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning and then react to other people’s actions in terms of how this is interpreted.
Social life is a constant series of actions and reactions whereby we come to what?

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Social life is a constant series of:
1. Actions
2. Reactions
whereby we come to shared understandings of the social world

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Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning and then react to other people’s actions in terms of how this is interpreted.
Social life is a constant series of actions and reactions whereby we come to shared understandings of the social world.
For interactionists, describe norms, values and identities

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For interactionists, norms, values and identities:
1. Are not handed down to individuals through a process of socialisation
,but
2. Are constantly redefined and renegotiated by individuals in their interactions with others

13
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The labelling theory:

The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by who?

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The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (what year)?

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The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963)

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of what?

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Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
What is the self?

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The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people do what?

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Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people:

  1. Categorise us
  2. Attach identities to us
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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
Example

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For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as what?

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For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as:
1. ‘Lazy’
Or,
2. ‘Lower ability’

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, what may children do?

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In this situation, children may:

  1. Seek out other children who have been similarly labelled
  2. Become part of an anti-school subculture
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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become what?

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The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a what?

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This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy

23
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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A label can also become a what?

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A label can also become a master status

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A label can also become a master status, doing what?

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A label can also become a master status, overriding other aspects of a person’s self

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A label can also become a master status, overriding other aspects of a person’s self.
Thus labelling someone as a criminal may mean that what?

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Thus labelling someone as a criminal may mean that everyone treats them as a criminal, even though there may be many other more positive aspects to their self

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The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A label can also become a master status, overriding other aspects of a person’s self.
Thus labelling someone as a criminal may mean that everyone treats them as a criminal, even though there may be many other more positive aspects to their self.
What may labelling a person as disabled do?

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Labelling a person as disabled may obscure the many things the person is actually able to do