A sociologist may apply the labeling theory to Chambliss’ findings of the “Roughnecks” and “Saints”. The labeling theory is a view that claims the labels people are given have an effect on the way that society perceives them as well as how they perceive themselves. In turn, the resulting behavior can either display deviance or conformity (Text, p.164). In Chambliss’ case, the “Roughnecks” were given a harsh reputation and viewed as trouble. Due to their label, they ended up on the wrong path later in adulthood and their conduct was punished more severely than the “Saints” who committed similar deviant acts. In comparison to the Roughnecks, the Saints were seen as good boys that would engage in occasional pranks (Chambliss in Articles, p. 304).
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Similar to Chambliss’ case, the labeling theory can be applied to white-collar crime versus street crime. White-collar crime is heavily disregarded because of the type of people that usually are involved in white-collar crimes, which are those with wealth and prestige. Similar to the “Saints”, white-collar offenders perform equal or worse crimes than other offenders, yet white-collar offenders receive less punishment. One reason that explains this phenomenon is that white-collar crimes normally don’t involve the face-to-face interactions that most street crimes do (Lecture on Deviance, August 3rd). Society has become more anonymous and therefore favors white-collar crime because it’s less …show more content…
It’s very unclear because there’s little information on what classifies a drug as legal according to lawmakers. However, there are a handful of research studies and findings that prove legal drugs are responsible for more deaths than illegal drugs. It can be assumed that the decision to make a drug legal is based mainly on society’s reaction to the drug and whether or not it’s socially accepted. Legal drugs are highly romanticized in today’s society versus illegal drugs that are frowned upon. Social ideas about what’s natural tend to reinforce the status quo (Lecture on Sexuality and Society, July 13), which is that legal drugs are tolerable because they’re legal, regardless of the repercussions. The “Saints”, white-collar offenders and legal drugs all share one thing in common- they’re accepted by society even though they’re proven to be
Similar to Chambliss’ case, the labeling theory can be applied to white-collar crime versus street crime. White-collar crime is heavily disregarded because of the type of people that usually are involved in white-collar crimes, which are those with wealth and prestige. Similar to the “Saints”, white-collar offenders perform equal or worse crimes than other offenders, yet white-collar offenders receive less punishment. One reason that explains this phenomenon is that white-collar crimes normally don’t involve the face-to-face interactions that most street crimes do (Lecture on Deviance, August 3rd). Society has become more anonymous and therefore favors white-collar crime because it’s less …show more content…
It’s very unclear because there’s little information on what classifies a drug as legal according to lawmakers. However, there are a handful of research studies and findings that prove legal drugs are responsible for more deaths than illegal drugs. It can be assumed that the decision to make a drug legal is based mainly on society’s reaction to the drug and whether or not it’s socially accepted. Legal drugs are highly romanticized in today’s society versus illegal drugs that are frowned upon. Social ideas about what’s natural tend to reinforce the status quo (Lecture on Sexuality and Society, July 13), which is that legal drugs are tolerable because they’re legal, regardless of the repercussions. The “Saints”, white-collar offenders and legal drugs all share one thing in common- they’re accepted by society even though they’re proven to be