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

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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, believe that labeling can have long-lasting effects on the individual who is labeled a deviant.


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