Aaron Cicourel

Aaron Cicourel was a sociologist known for studying how society and institutions, like schools and the justice system, influence people's behavior and perceptions. He argued that societal categories, such as how we label individuals or groups, shape the way authorities respond and make decisions. For example, how teachers or police might interpret a person's actions is influenced by stereotypes and societal expectations. His work highlights that social reality is constructed through these interactions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context and biases that affect social judgment and classification.