Because of its recognition of the power of certain people or groups to label others, labeling theory closely ties into which other sociological explanation of deviance?
A) the theory of differential association
B) the routine activities theory
C) the strain theory of deviance
D) the conflict perspective

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Labeling theory is closely related to the conflict perspective because both focus on how power dynamics and social inequality influence the labeling of deviance, with powerful groups often imposing labels on less powerful ones.

Because of Its Recognition of the Power of Certain People