One undesirable consequence of formal labeling people as deviant or criminal is that it tends to reduce solidarity and cohesion among remaining members of society.

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Labeling individuals as deviant or criminal can actually increase solidarity and cohesion among the remaining conforming members of society by reinforcing shared norms and values, and by distinguishing between "us" (the conformists) and "them" (the deviants or criminals).

One Undesirable Consequence of Formal Labeling People as Deviant or Criminal