Howard Becker
Howard Becker · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Developed labeling theory of deviance; author of 'Outsiders'
1928, Chicago, Illinois, USA — 2023, San Francisco, California, USA
United States
Howard Becker is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Developed labeling theory of deviance; author of 'Outsiders'
Howard S. Becker was an American sociologist who developed the labeling theory of deviance, arguing in 'Outsiders' (1963) that deviance is not an inherent quality of an act but a label applied by society. A leading figure in symbolic interactionism and the sociology of art, he was also a working jazz pianist. He is identified as Jewish in Jewish biographical references.
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Developed labeling theory of deviance; author of 'Outsiders'
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Sociology
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