Explain What W

question 58

Essay

Explain what W. I. and Dorothy S. Thomas meant when they said, "If people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." What is this quote called?

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Definitions:

Tolerance

The willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from one's own; openness to diversity.

Labeling Theory

Holds that deviance results not so much from the actions of the deviant as from the response of others, who label the rule breaker a deviant.

Deviance Results

Outcomes or consequences that stem from behaviors or actions that violate societal norms.

Non-Deviant Associations

Relationships or connections with groups or individuals that conform to societal norms and laws, avoiding behaviors considered deviant.