SAGE News Clips: Prison OvercrowdingClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 172 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Who, based on their ascribed status, would be most likely to be labeled as deviant if caught engaging in deviant behavior?

A. a black man
B. a white housewife
C. a heterosexual teenager
D. a white middle-aged man


Answer: A

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