Labelling Theory: From Birth to Death, How Labels Define a Woman
Dr. Suha Riyaz
Consultant Psychiatrist • Project Heal Self
A sociological theory that describes how a person’s identity and behaviour can be influenced by labels from others. Labelling theory, which originated in sociology and criminology, has been used in...
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