The Labeling Theory Of Deviance And Crime

According to the textbook, deviance is defined as "the recognized violation of cultural norms" while crime is defined as "the violation of a society's formally enacted criminal law". While there are many different theories that explain wh y people commit acts of deviance and crime, there are three micro level theories referenced in the text. The
Labeling Theory, the Differential Association Theory, and the Control Theory all help to explain why people behave in deviant ways. Becker's Labe ling Theory of deviance involves a few different components that explain why people behave the way they do.
It is defined as the idea that deviance and conformity result from how others respond to actions. From there, deviance can be broken down