Interactionists have observed that some groups or individuals have enough power to force criminal identities on less powerful groups or individuals.What term has been applied to describe this phenomenon?

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Labelling theory suggests that the criminal justice system and powerful groups or individuals have the ability to label certain behaviors or individuals as deviant or criminal, regardless of their actual actions or behaviors. This can result in the development of a criminal identity for those individuals or groups and can perpetuate further criminal behavior.

Interactionists Have Observed That Some Groups or Individuals Have Enough