LABELLING THEORY & Education (Sociology)

This video explains Labelling Theory and how it’s applied to education. It is suitable for A Level Sociology students upwards.

The video includes the following sections.
1. Overview of Labelling & Interactionism
2. Labelling theory applied to education
3. Criticisms of Labelling theory

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What is Labelling Theory?
Labelling theory refers attaching a definition, description
or category to someone which results in them changing their behaviour.

Labelling is linked to the ‘The Self-fulfilling Prophecy’ – this refers to individuals accepting their label and starting to acting out the label.