Labeling theorists note that only a minority of the members of society engage in deviant behavior by violating norms.

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Labeling theorists argue that deviance is not inherent in any act but is instead the result of the labels society attaches to certain behaviors. They do not claim that only a minority engages in deviant behavior, but rather focus on how society's reactions to certain behaviors create deviance.

Labeling Theorists Note That Only a Minority of the Members