The first Grand Theory I will be discussing is Structural-Strain theory. Structural-Strain theory indication the label/name someone gets depending on the good they are acquiring and the method. When looking at drugs it depends on what type being looked at. For example, you get over the counter or prescription drugs to help with medical ailments like headaches or seizures. Going on the accusation of regularly paying for them, this theory would see that as being obedient. In the same circumstance with illegal drugs like heroine, this theory would see that as being ritualistic deviant. The goods are rejected by society, but the Methodist acquiring them is socially accepted. The second theory is I will discuss will be the Labeling Theory. According to the Labeling theory, a person will commit a second deviant action when given a deviant type label. In the case of drugs, someone who is found out will be called a druggy. Given the “druggy” label will only promote drug use, they would have the mentality of “I’n already using it, why not more or worse drugs”. When given a label of any kind, that label can give the recipient the mentality of why not do more or worse because I’m already seen as it.
5/10/2019
Sociology Blog 