Practice mode Miscellaneous Economics

Secondary deviance occurs only when people do what?

Correct answer B. Accept the deviant labels and maintain the behaviour

Explanation

In Edwin Lemert's labelling theory, secondary deviance begins when a person accepts the deviant label as part of their identity and continues the behaviour.

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