The primary weakness of the labeling theory is
A) that it overemphasizes social attachment.
B) its disregard for the role of those with power in creating deviance.
C) that it does not explain the reasons for the behavior that comes to be labeled as deviant.
D) that it overstates the subjective nature of identifying deviance.

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The labeling theory only focuses on how deviance is socially constructed and labeled, but fails to provide an explanation for the reasons behind the behavior that the society deems deviant.

The Primary Weakness of the Labeling Theory Is