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
en-GB/leɪblɪŋ θɪəɹiː/
en-US/ˈleɪbəlɪŋ ˌθiəˌɹi/
theory of how the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them