Answer to Question #110656 in British Law for Siviwe

Question

When a person is labelled as criminal, the label becomes part of his/her personal identity and it evokes the behaviour the label signifies. This statement is linked to the ... theory.

Answer 1

This statement is linked to the labeling theory. Labeling theory posits that self-identity and the behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them.