Labeling theory assumes that poor,minority people are less likely than other categories of people to be arrested or to suffer other legal sanctions.

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Labeling theory suggests that poor, minority individuals are actually more likely to be arrested and suffer legal sanctions due to societal labeling and stigmatization. This theory proposes that once someone is labeled as a criminal, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy as they are treated differently by law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Labeling Theory Assumes That Poor,minority People Are Less Likely Than