Explain the Labeling Approach to Deviance

question 52

Essay

Explain the labeling approach to deviance. What is the difference between primary and secondary deviance?

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Definitions:

Phonemes

The smallest units of sound in a language that can distinguish between meanings of words.

Morphemes

The smallest units of language that carry meaning or function, such as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.

Receptive Vocabulary

The stock of words a person can understand in spoken or written language, as opposed to the words they can actively use.

Productive Vocabulary

The set of words a person can actively use in speech or writing, reflecting one part of language competence.