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 A rich person who commits a crime is less likely to receive a harsh sentence than a poor person that commits the same crime. 

Why does the conflict theory best describe this scenario?

Billy is suspended in 2nd grade for roughhousing with another boy. He develops a reputation for being a "troublemaker" and he later ends up dropping out of school.

why does the Symbolic Interactionism theory best describe this scenario?

Answer 1

This scenario describes the self-fulfilling prophecy. This is the idea that people will live up to the others' expectations of oneself. Symbolic Interactionism theory is a perspective that people's identities are informed through social interaction with others. Labeling and stigma can have a profound effect on people's perception of themselves and their choices.