Multiple Choice
Labeling theory essentially argues that
A) society needs to place more emphasis on the labeling of deviants so deviants can be singled out.
B) labeling deviants helps them come to grips with their personal problems.
C) often those who are labeled as deviant develop a deviant identity and embark on a career of deviance.
D) the labeling of people as deviant is a latent function arising from the world of crime and delinquency.
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