Labeling theory has been most often criticized for failing to locate the actual causes of deviance.

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Labeling theory focuses on how the labeling process and societal reaction to deviance can lead to further deviant behavior, but it does not address the root causes of deviance such as poverty, inequality, and social disorganization. Therefore, it has been criticized for not providing a comprehensive explanation of deviance.

Labeling Theory Has Been Most Often Criticized for Failing to Locate