Becker — labelling and deviance
Howard Becker's labelling theory: deviance is created through labelling; once labelled, people develop deviant identities and careers.
Real World
When footballer Marcus Rashford was labelled a 'troublemaker' by some tabloids for campaigning against the government, the label attempted to undermine his credibility — illustrating how moral entrepreneurs use labels to manage threats to social norms.
Exam Focus
Always define 'moral entrepreneur' and give an example; vague references to 'society labelling people' will not access top AO2 marks.
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