Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency

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Who is considered the founder of the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. Edwin Sutherland

  2. Robert K. Merton

  3. Howard S. Becker

  4. Albert K. Cohen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Howard S. Becker is considered the founder of the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency. His book, Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance, published in 1963, is a seminal work in the field.

According to the Labeling Theory, what is the primary cause of juvenile delinquency?

  1. Biological factors

  2. Psychological factors

  3. Social factors

  4. Economic factors


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory posits that juvenile delinquency is primarily caused by social factors, such as poverty, discrimination, and lack of opportunity.

What is the process by which a person is labeled as a delinquent?

  1. Primary deviance

  2. Secondary deviance

  3. Stigmatization

  4. Social control


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Secondary deviance is the process by which a person who has been labeled as a delinquent continues to engage in delinquent behavior because of the negative expectations and treatment they receive from others.

What are the consequences of being labeled as a delinquent?

  1. Social isolation

  2. Loss of opportunities

  3. Increased likelihood of arrest and incarceration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Being labeled as a delinquent can lead to social isolation, loss of opportunities, and an increased likelihood of arrest and incarceration.

What are some of the criticisms of the Labeling Theory?

  1. It ignores the role of individual factors in delinquency.

  2. It is too deterministic.

  3. It fails to account for the fact that some people who are labeled as delinquent do not continue to engage in delinquent behavior.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory has been criticized for ignoring the role of individual factors in delinquency, being too deterministic, and failing to account for the fact that some people who are labeled as delinquent do not continue to engage in delinquent behavior.

What are some of the policy implications of the Labeling Theory?

  1. Diversion programs

  2. Restorative justice

  3. Community-based interventions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory has been used to support a variety of policy interventions, including diversion programs, restorative justice, and community-based interventions.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. Primary deviance

  2. Secondary deviance

  3. Stigmatization

  4. Social control


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social control is not a key concept in the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency. The other three concepts are all central to the theory.

According to the Labeling Theory, what is the role of the media in juvenile delinquency?

  1. The media can create a negative image of juveniles.

  2. The media can sensationalize juvenile crime.

  3. The media can lead to moral panics.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory posits that the media can play a role in juvenile delinquency by creating a negative image of juveniles, sensationalizing juvenile crime, and leading to moral panics.

What is the role of the police in the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. The police can target certain groups of juveniles for surveillance and arrest.

  2. The police can use excessive force against juveniles.

  3. The police can contribute to the stigmatization of juveniles.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory posits that the police can play a role in juvenile delinquency by targeting certain groups of juveniles for surveillance and arrest, using excessive force against juveniles, and contributing to the stigmatization of juveniles.

What is the role of the courts in the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. The courts can impose harsh sentences on juveniles.

  2. The courts can contribute to the stigmatization of juveniles.

  3. The courts can lead to the labeling of juveniles as delinquents.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory posits that the courts can play a role in juvenile delinquency by imposing harsh sentences on juveniles, contributing to the stigmatization of juveniles, and leading to the labeling of juveniles as delinquents.

What is the role of the schools in the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. Schools can contribute to the labeling of juveniles as delinquents.

  2. Schools can track students into different educational programs based on their perceived abilities.

  3. Schools can create a hostile environment for students who are perceived as being different.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory posits that schools can play a role in juvenile delinquency by contributing to the labeling of juveniles as delinquents, tracking students into different educational programs based on their perceived abilities, and creating a hostile environment for students who are perceived as being different.

What is the role of the family in the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. Families can contribute to the labeling of juveniles as delinquents.

  2. Families can provide support and guidance to juveniles who are at risk of delinquency.

  3. Families can help to prevent juvenile delinquency.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory posits that families can play a role in juvenile delinquency by contributing to the labeling of juveniles as delinquents, providing support and guidance to juveniles who are at risk of delinquency, and helping to prevent juvenile delinquency.

What is the role of the community in the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. Communities can contribute to the labeling of juveniles as delinquents.

  2. Communities can provide support and resources to juveniles who are at risk of delinquency.

  3. Communities can help to prevent juvenile delinquency.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory posits that communities can play a role in juvenile delinquency by contributing to the labeling of juveniles as delinquents, providing support and resources to juveniles who are at risk of delinquency, and helping to prevent juvenile delinquency.

What are some of the limitations of the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. It is difficult to measure the impact of labeling on juvenile delinquency.

  2. It is difficult to generalize the findings of labeling studies to other populations.

  3. It is difficult to design interventions that are effective in preventing juvenile delinquency.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency has a number of limitations, including the difficulty of measuring the impact of labeling on juvenile delinquency, the difficulty of generalizing the findings of labeling studies to other populations, and the difficulty of designing interventions that are effective in preventing juvenile delinquency.

Despite its limitations, what is the value of the Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency?

  1. It provides a new perspective on the causes of juvenile delinquency.

  2. It challenges the traditional view of juvenile delinquents as being inherently bad.

  3. It suggests that juvenile delinquency is a social problem that can be addressed through social change.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labeling Theory of Juvenile Delinquency has a number of limitations, but it also has a number of strengths. It provides a new perspective on the causes of juvenile delinquency, challenges the traditional view of juvenile delinquents as being inherently bad, and suggests that juvenile delinquency is a social problem that can be addressed through social change.

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