Which theory centers on the argument that individuals are deviant mainly because they have been identified as such by others?

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Cali Bass

2 January, 03:06

Which theory centers on the argument that individuals are deviant mainly because they have been identified as such by others?

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Kirsten Conley · Answer 1

Answer:Labeling theory

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Labeling theory states that people become what we call them, this means a person may start to behave or identity with the names that has been used to label them. It relate to a self-fulfilling prophecy in which whta people believe about someone actual end up becoming true. Labeling theory believes that deviance behavior bdoesjtbkust happen but it is driven by negative label given to the minority group by the majority group.