Howard Becker's Labeling Theory Argues That No Act Is Deviant

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Essay

Howard Becker's labeling theory argues that no act is deviant until a society labels it as deviant. Explain why Becker and other sociologists, like David Rosenhan, author of "On Being Sane in Insane Places," believe that labeling can have long-lasting effects on the individual who is labeled a deviant.

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