______________ argues that society creates criminals through its criminal justice system by passing judgment on some persons as criminals, thereby permanently stigmatizing them.

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Labeling theory argues that societal reactions to individuals and their behavior, particularly through the criminal justice system, create criminals by labeling and stigmatizing them as such. This labeling can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy where the individual internalizes the label and continues engaging in criminal behavior.

______________ Argues That Society Creates Criminals Through Its Criminal Justice