Once successfully labeled, a person is subject to the negative effects of the label itself, which provides what Howard Becker called a ___________. Being caught and publicly labeled as an offender "has important consequences for one's further social participation and self-image."

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Howard Becker coined the term "master status" to describe the label that becomes a person's primary identifying characteristic, overshadowing all other qualities and roles that the person possesses. This label can have negative consequences, such as limiting opportunities for social participation and affecting self-esteem.

Once Successfully Labeled, a Person Is Subject to the Negative