Labeling theorists________________?
Correct answer: A. contend that in many cases those labeled deviant identity and pursue a career of deviance
- A. contend that in many cases those labeled deviant identity and pursue a career of deviance
- B. contend that some acts such as rape are inherently criminal
- C. contend that labeling people as deviant has no effect on their behavior
- D. focus on why individuals engage in deviant behavior
Explanation
Labeling theory argues that being publicly defined as deviant can shape a person's self-image and later conduct, sometimes producing a deviant career. It focuses on the social reaction to deviance rather than treating deviance as an inherent quality of an act.
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