Which of the following theories states that crime and other deviance results not so much from what people do as from how others respond to those actions?

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Labeling theory suggests that people become deviant when labeled as such by society, and that this label then becomes their master status and influences their future behaviors and interactions. It is not so much about the actions themselves, but rather the societal reaction to those actions.

Which of the Following Theories States That Crime and Other