Confronting a negative stereotype and rejecting that view in favor of a more positive self-perception is called labeling theory.

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Labeling theory in sociology and criminology refers to how the self-identity and behavior of individuals may be determined or influenced by the terms used to describe or classify them, rather than confronting and rejecting negative stereotypes for a positive self-perception.

Confronting a Negative Stereotype and Rejecting That View in Favor