Labeling theory has been criticized because:
A) an undiscovered teller who steals from his bank is still a deviant
B) it does not take biology into consideration
C) it discounts the power of anomie
D) it is necessary to be realistic about people's behavior

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Labeling theory has been criticized because it suggests that deviance is a result of societal labels, but it does not account for individuals who engage in deviant acts without being labeled, such as an undiscovered teller who steals from his bank.

Labeling Theory Has Been Criticized Because