Introduced by _____, the concept of primary and secondary deviance has become a standard view of the labeling process.

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The concept of primary and secondary deviance was introduced by Edwin Lemert in his book "Social Pathology: A Systematic Approach to the Theory of Sociopathic Behavior". This concept has become a standard view of the labeling process in sociology. Option A is incorrect because Frank Tannenbaum introduced the concept of "dramatization of evil" which emphasized on the process of the criminal becoming a criminal through personal interactions with the justice system. Option B is incorrect because Kai Erickson introduced the concept of "wayward puritans" which emphasized on how the justice system labels and criminalizes deviant behavior. Option D is incorrect because John Braithwaite is known for reintroducing the concept of reintegrative shaming into criminology.

Introduced by _____, the Concept of Primary and Secondary Deviance