The idea that only certain law violators are detected and designated as criminal is consistent with which theory?

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Jadon Ballard

12 January, 20:18

The idea that only certain law violators are detected and designated as criminal is consistent with which theory?

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Megan Collins · Answer 1

The answer is "Labeling theory".

Labeling theory refers to the theory of how the character and conduct of people might be resolved or impacted by the terms used to portray or group them. It is related with the ideas of inevitable outcome and stereotyping.