Danny has been labeled deviant by family, friends, and the criminal justice system. He joins a deviant subculture and others see him in that deviant role. Jim now has the social status of a deviant. Labeling theorists would say that Jim is exhibiting which kind of deviance?

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Secondary deviance occurs when an individual adopts a deviant identity as a result of being labeled as deviant, leading to further deviant behavior that aligns with that label. In this scenario, Jim's continued engagement in deviance after being labeled by his social circles and the criminal justice system exemplifies secondary deviance.

Danny Has Been Labeled Deviant by Family, Friends, and the Criminal