John was pulled over by police officers in his hometown without provocation and cause. John determined that it was because he was African American and thus, the officers were racially profiling. This example illustrates which of the following perspectives?
A. conflict
B. functionalist
C. labeling
D. interactionist
Answer: C
Sociology
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