Tatiana was six months pregnant and having a glass of wine at a bar. She was aware that people were disapproving of her drinking, which made her so angry that she thought "I'll give them something to really condemn me for," and went outside to smoke a cigarette. What kind of social theorist would be most interested in studying this escalation of deviant behaviour?

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A labelling theorist would be most interested in studying this escalation of deviant behavior because they focus on how the labels society places on individuals can influence their self-identity and behavior, particularly how being labeled as deviant can lead to further deviant behavior.

Tatiana Was Six Months Pregnant and Having a Glass of Wine