Labeling theory has been criticized because_________________?
Correct answer: A. an undiscovered teller who steals from his bank is still a deviant
- A. an undiscovered teller who steals from his bank is still a deviant
- B. it does not take biology into consideration
- C. it discounts the power of anomie
- D. it is necessary to be realistic about people's behavior
Explanation
Labeling theory is criticized because an act may be deviant even when no authority discovers or labels it, such as an employee secretly stealing from a bank. The theory emphasizes social reaction so strongly that it can understate the act itself.
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