The labeling perspective maintains that deviants have had inadequate socialization and should be rehabilitated so they will conform to society's norms and standards.

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The labeling perspective focuses on how individuals come to be identified as deviant and how the label of deviance affects their behavior and identity, rather than attributing deviance to inadequate socialization and advocating for rehabilitation to conform to societal norms.

The Labeling Perspective Maintains That Deviants Have Had Inadequate Socialization