Sociologyspeaking topic
Becker's labeling theory: once a person is branded a 'criminal', why do they drift toward that very identity? Is deviance created by the act itself, or by the label society attaches to it?
— Howard Becker, labeling theory
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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