An important tenet of labeling theory is the recognition that some individuals or groups have the power to define labels and apply them to others. This view shares the emphasis on the social significance of power maintained by the

A. conflict perspective.
B. functionalist perspective.
C. interactionist perspective.
D. global perspective.


Answer: A

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