What do labelling theorists argue?

1. A Option A: Contend that some acts such as rape are inherently criminal
2. B Option B: Contend that labelling people as deviant has no effect on their behaviour
3. C Option C: Focus on why individuals engage in deviant behaviour
4. D Option D: Contend that in many cases those labelled deviant adopt that identity and pursue a career of deviance

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