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According to labeling theory, a person being labeled as a deviant is
 
  a. a matter of luck.
  b. a type of random selection.
  c. a result of systematic social bias against the powerless.
  d. necessary to prevent crime and protect the status quo.

Question 2

_____ is the view of deviant behavior that stresses the importance of the society in defining what is illegal and in assigning deviant status to particular individuals, which in turn dominates their identities and behaviors.
 
  a. Conflict theory
  b. Labeling theory
  c. Order theory
  d. Social Darwinism



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. a result of systematic social bias against the powerless.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. Labeling theory




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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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