Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): A Label defines an individual as a particular kind of person and is not neutral.
Reason (R): Labelling often colours all the other statuses possessed by an individual and largely supports negative perspective against people.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Hint:

Labelling can shape a person's identity and social treatment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Labelling theory studies how society's labels influence identity and behaviour.

Step 1:
Labels assign identities to individuals and influence how society perceives them. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2:
Labels often carry social judgments and stereotypes.

Step 3:
Labelling can affect all aspects of a person's social identity and may create negative perceptions. \[ R \text{ is correct} \]

Step 4:
The reason directly explains why labels are not neutral and how they influence social identity. \[ R \text{ correctly explains } A \]

Step 5:
Hence, both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason correctly explains Assertion. \[ \boxed{\text{(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)}} \]