مجلة الرسالة للدراسات والبحوث الإنسانية
Volume 11, Numéro 2, Pages 254-266
2026-06-07
Understanding Crime Sociologically: Insights From Labeling Theory
Authors : Drifel Saada .
Abstract
Crime is considered one of the social phenomena that has attracted the attention of sociologists and criminologists, as numerous theories have sought to explain its causes and the mechanisms of its spread within society. These explanations have varied between biological, psychological, and social approaches; however, the sociological approach has focused particularly on the role of social structure and social interactions in shaping criminal behavior. Among the most prominent theoretical perspectives in this field is the labeling theory, which emerged within the framework of symbolic interactionism during the second half of the twentieth century. This theory argues that crime is not merely a deviant act, but rather the result of society’s labeling and interpretation of that act. According to this theory, individuals who are classified as “criminals” do not necessarily become criminals as a result of their actions alone, but because of the social stigma attached to them, which leads to their marginalization and the repetition of their deviant behavior. This article aims to explore the relationship between crime and labeling theory, and to analyze how social classification influences the behavior of individuals and societies. Through this analysis, we hope to achieve a deeper understanding of the social mechanisms that contribute to the persistence of crime and to provide new insights into ways of addressing this phenomenon in various social contexts. : .
Keywords
Crime – Social stigma
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