What do labeling theorists argue about individuals who are labeled as deviant?

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They emphasize the reasons behind why people commit deviant acts.They believe certain offenses, like rape, are naturally criminal.They argue that assigning a deviant label does not influence a person's actions.They maintain that often those labeled as deviant adopt that identity and continue engaging in deviant behavior.

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Labeling theorists assert that being labeled as deviant can lead individuals to internalize that label and subsequently engage in further deviant activities, essentially adopting a deviant identity.