Which one of the following is an assumption underlying labeling theory?
A)Definitions of deviance are consistent across cultural settings.
B)Rules are enforced uniformly and consistently.
C)Deviants are those whose behavior someone has noticed, labeled as such, and to which sanctions have been applied.
D)Deviant behavior is learned in the same way conforming behavior is learned.

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Labeling theory posits that deviance is not inherent in an act but is instead the result of the labels society attaches to it. It emphasizes the significance of society's reaction to the behavior, suggesting that individuals become deviant because certain labels are attached to their behavior by political authorities and others.

Which One of the Following Is an Assumption Underlying Labeling