According to Howard Becker, the label theory is a theory where an individual is determined to be deviant by the label that was placed on him. With this theory, an individual would only need to commit an act of deviance once. For example, if an individual steals a phone, they will promptly be labeled as a thief. Once the label is given, the individual will ultimately accept the label and make it a part of their identity.
While talking about the label theory, Becker delves into what he believes to be the different types of deviant behavior. One of these types is secret deviance. Like pure deviance, secret deviance involves the commitment of an act of deviance by an individual. However, instead of being castigated, the individual is not even questioned
While talking about the label theory, Becker delves into what he believes to be the different types of deviant behavior. One of these types is secret deviance. Like pure deviance, secret deviance involves the commitment of an act of deviance by an individual. However, instead of being castigated, the individual is not even questioned