The labeling theory states that certain behaviors come to be labeled as deviant in the first place, therefore if you commit them you are being labeled “deviant”. Once you receive this label, you will act deviant to fill your title. So basically it is saying that the more that someone is labeled as a deviant is, this is what forces he or she to actually commit the act of deviance. This theory also focuses on …showed first 75 words of 279 total…

…showed last 75 words of 279 total…are related to a criminal. For example, if you are related to a drunk, you will be a drunk, if you are related to someone with syphilis, you will contract the disease. The classical theory of deviance says that deviance is committed by free will. Every person has the power to reject an act of deviance if they choose to. It states those men and women that are deviant are driven by pleasure. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**