Tanzy was caught stealing at the mall. She was arrested, booked, and sent to the juvenile detention center. Now, Tanzy's parents have a different perception of her. As such, this is an example of:

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Secondary deviance occurs when a person's self-concept and the way others see them change after their deviant behavior has been labeled and recognized by society. In Tanzy's case, her parents' altered perception of her following her arrest and detention exemplifies secondary deviance, where the societal reaction to her initial deviance (stealing) leads to a change in her identity in the eyes of others, particularly her parents.

Tanzy Was Caught Stealing at the Mall