In schools, teachers and administrators are empowered to label children in various ways, including grades, written comments on deportment (classroom behavior), and placement in classes. This example would be associated with __________ theorists.

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Symbolic interactionist theorists focus on the meanings and labels that individuals attach to their actions and interactions. In this context, labeling by teachers and administrators is a form of symbolic interaction, as it influences how students perceive themselves and are perceived by others.

In Schools, Teachers and Administrators Are Empowered to Label Children