Author Question: Explain the concept of medicalization. What will be an ideal ... (Read 53 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

Explain the concept of medicalization.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is the basic concern of labeling theory as it relates to crime and deviance?

What will be an ideal response?

xthemafja · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 1, 2018

Answer to Question 1

When deviance is defined as resulting from illness, either mental or physical, instead of a lack of morals or other deficit, the person engaged in the behavior is more likely to receive treatment and sympathy than to be punished.

Answer to Question 2

Labeling theory is primarily concerned with the process by which labels such as deviant come to be attached to specific people and behaviors.