Labelling theory suggests that boys from poor families are more likely to be labelled as deviant than those from high income families:
a. even though they carry out the same actions
b. because they experience lack of resources;
c. due to the higher number of criminals in that bracket;
d. because, on average, they carry out more crimes.
a. even though they carry out the same actions
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false