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Labeling theory in criminology, rooted in symbolic interactionism, posits that societal reactions to behavior can lead individuals to internalize deviant labels, resulting in secondary deviance. Key theorists like Howard Becker and John Braithwaite emphasize how powerful individuals and institutions create crime through labeling, and how reintegrative shaming can reduce crime by avoiding stigmatization. Despite its influence, labeling theory faces criticism for neglecting the existence of deviance and the c
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- Joy Anne
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