Secondary deviance is deviant behaviour that results from official labelling and from association with others who have been so labelled.

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Secondary deviance theory suggests that people may engage in deviant behavior as a result of being officially labeled as deviant and being stigmatized by society. This cycle of labeling and further deviance can continue and become more entrenched over time.

Secondary Deviance Is Deviant Behaviour That Results from Official Labelling