In our society, the "voice" or perspective of people in power is given more legitimacy than people without power. Howard Becker suggests that one responsibility of sociologists is to legitimize and bring to focus the "voice" or perspective of those without power. This illustrates

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Howard Becker's concept of the "hierarchy of credibility" refers to the idea that in society, the perspectives and voices of those in positions of power are often given more legitimacy and considered more credible than those without power. Becker argues that sociologists have a responsibility to challenge this hierarchy by legitimizing and focusing on the perspectives of the less powerful.

In Our Society, the "Voice" or Perspective of People in Power