The labeling perspective is most compatible with the view of society as:
A) being in consensus concerning the prohibition of certain behaviors
B) composed of competing interest groups
C) a social system
D) homogeneous
E) c and d above

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The labeling perspective emphasizes how society is characterized by competing interest groups who hold different definitions of deviance and who have varying degrees of power to impose those definitions on others. This view contrasts with the idea of society being in consensus concerning the prohibition of certain behaviors (A) or being homogeneous (D), as it acknowledges the diversity of perspectives and power differentials within society. While society can be considered a social system (C), this answer choice does not capture the unique emphasis of the labeling perspective. Option E is incorrect because c and d are disparate concepts and cannot be selected together as an answer.

The Labeling Perspective Is Most Compatible with the View of Society