Question

Labeling theory essentially argues that Select one: 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.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. often those who are labeled as deviant develop a deviant identity and embark on a career of deviance

Explanation:

In sociology, labeling theory is a theory usually used in criminology and it estates our self-identity and our behaviors are determined by what other people expect from us.

This theory is widely used in criminology because it states that when we label someone as "a person who deviants from the norm, not following the laws" this statement can actually leads to the person going against the law and committing crimes. In other words, we label someone as a criminal and this makes him/her act more like a criminal.

Therefore, labeling theory essentially argues that c. often those who are labeled as deviant develop a deviant identity and embark on a career of deviance.