Saturday Art School

Labels

Label Theory Label Theory- Labeling theory holds that deviance

is not inherent to an act, but instead focuses on the tendency of majorities to negatively label minorities or those seen as deviant from standard cultural norms.

The theory is concerned with how the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them, and is associated with the concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy and stereotyping.

In what ways do we influence society’s perception of our

character?

How does this “LABEL” us?

Clothing

Language

Physical Appearance

Fetish or Obsession

Fetish-an object of irrational reverence or obsessive devotion

Obsession-a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling

Fetish or Obsession What are some examples of fetishes or

obsessions people might have?

Fetishes and Obsessions What are cultural norms that can be

considered abnormal when taking to an extreme?

Hoarding

Gambling

Shopping

Fetishes or Obsessions How can your obsessions or fetishes label

or categorize you to belonging to a particular group?

What do our interests say about our personalities?

Does this permanently define you or place you into a particular social group?

Project: Paper Craze

Jeff Nishinaka

Jeff Nishinaka

David Brownings

David Brownings

Bert Simons

Jen Stark

Jen Stark

Yulia Brodskaya

Yulia Brodskaya

Project: Paper Craze You will be making a quilled monogram

letter using the first letter of your name.

You materials will consist of paper and glue and quilling “tools”

Quilled Monogram Letter

Quilled Monogram Letter