According to the labeling perspective, a person is labeled as deviant primarily as a consequence of:
A) her or his social characteristics
B) the degree to which he or she violates a norm
C) the type of norm which he or she violates
D) b and c
E) none of the above

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The labeling perspective suggests that deviance is a result of societal reaction and labels attached to individuals based on their social characteristics, rather than the act itself.

According to the Labeling Perspective, a Person Is Labeled as Deviant