The connection between Labeling, Low Expectations and Devaluation?

The connection between Labeling, Low Expectations and Devaluation?

Prejudice and stereotyping has continually been a norm in society. There are the ‘normal’ and those that are ‘abnormal’. Unfortunately the ‘abnormal’ are given grouped as the impaired, disabled and handicapped. Most commonly used, labeling, devaluation and low expectations are the terms and concepts used to identify the minority group. They have a strong relationship amongst themselves as each term links directly to the others.

Firstly, labelling identifies “a person by one or more of his or her characteristics, which are perceived by society as being different and negative” (McGill and Hutchison p. 349). Society constantly define terms and names to identify one group from another. Resulting in a hierarchical societal structure. Labeling enables one to feel superior while the other becomes inferior. By providing names one may become more confident, all at the expense of the less capable. ...