Zootopia And Labeling Theory

“A rumor, is a specific (or topical) proposition for belief, passed along from person to person, usually by word of mouth, without secure standards of evidence being present” (Allport, Postman, 1965, p. ix).This quote is quite notable and important when relating it with the main theory to be discussed for the purpose of this paper, which is labeling theory. How? Both a rumor and a label require no scientific proof for them to be used. To clarify, a rumor as well as a label could be based off some type of scientific fact, in the end it is just like social sciences there is not a formula to be given. The main difference of the two is that a rumor is commonly word of mouth were as a label is based off of what is seen visually and sometimes heard. However sometimes rumors can create labels and vice versa. Conversely negative labels can affect and sometimes increase the likelihood of becoming what they are labeled from the start. With this provided information a better comprehension of labeling in relation to labeling theory can now be utilized for the sake of this character analysis. …show more content…
Additionally is the fact that both the movie Zootopia and labeling theory each have significant roles throughout the essay. Although what makes it unique is the application of labeling theory to the animated movie Zootopia. Specifically to the second to main character, who is Nick the fox. Furthermore there will be sufficient detail as to why labeling theory can be applied to the character Nick. In doing so there will be articles being reviewed, plus books. A comprehensive application of the knowledge acquired will be presented and implemented when social norms are broken. Which in due time create negative