Labeling theory
Channel: Sociology Live!
Date: 2015-11-06

Labeling theory is ascribing a behavior as deviant by society.   This theory focuses on the reaction to the behavior by society.  Primary and Secondary deviance define at what point a person is identified as deviant and how a person responds to being labeled as deviant.  The example used is marijuana legalization in the United States. Further examination of this theory can be found on page 141 in Sociology 2e by OpenStax College.