Section 6
The Symbolic-Interactionalist Perspective on Deviance
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Differential Association Theory
Differential association is when individuals base their behaviors by association and interaction with others.
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Control Theory
Control theory explains that societal institutions without strong control of society can result in deviant behavior.
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Labeling Theory
Labeling theory holds that deviance is not inherent to an act, but instead the result of the externally-imposed label of "deviant".