Review:
Edwin Lemert
overall review score: 4.5
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Edwin Lemert was an American sociologist known for his work on social deviance and secondary deviance. He introduced the concept of primary and secondary deviance as well as the term 'labeling theory' in criminology.
Key Features
- Primary and Secondary Deviance
- Labeling Theory
- Social Deviance
Pros
- Pioneering work in the field of criminology
- Influential concepts that have shaped research on deviant behavior
Cons
- Some critics argue that Lemert's theories oversimplify the complexities of deviant behavior