A sociological approach that attempts to explain why certain people are viewed as deviants and others engaging in the same behavior are not is referred to as:

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Labeling theory argues that deviance is not inherent in the act itself, but rather in the reactions of others to that act. It explains how some people are labeled as deviant while others engaging in the same behavior are not, based on societal reactions, power dynamics, and stereotypes.

A Sociological Approach That Attempts to Explain Why Certain People