Secondary deviance is:
A) repetitive primary deviance
B) less sanctioned than primary deviance
C) a response to societal reaction
D) of less consequence to general society
E) b and d above

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Secondary deviance is a response to societal reaction, meaning that it occurs as a result of the way that society reacts to an individual's primary deviance. This can lead to a cycle of deviant behavior as the individual may continue to engage in deviant behavior due to the societal label that has been applied to them. The other choices are incorrect as secondary deviance can be as significant as primary deviance and may be sanctioned in similar ways.

Secondary Deviance Is