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Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Accurate

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Which of the following statements is MOST accurate?


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Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms and expectations, potentially eliciting a negative response from others.

American Prison System

The network of institutions within the United States tasked with incarcerating individuals convicted of crimes, often criticized for issues related to mass incarceration and racial disparities.

Bruce Western

A sociologist known for his research on the American criminal justice system, poverty, and inequality.

Secondary Deviance

Deviant behavior that occurs when an individual accepts the label of deviant and acts accordingly, often as a result of societal reactions.

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