# labeling theory

> theory of how the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them

**Wikidata**: [Q40613](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40613)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labeling_theory)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/labeling-theory


## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. Quora