NURSING ANM AND GNM

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SOCIOLOGY

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Both labeling theory and differential association theory are rooted in which sociological perspective?
A
Functionalism
B
Conflict Theory
C
Symbolic Interactionism
D
Structuralism
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Symbolic interactionism is a theoretical approach that can be used to explain how societies and/or social groups come to view behaviors as deviant or conventional. Labeling theory, differential association, social disorganization theory, and control theory fall within the realm of symbolic interactionism.

Detailed explanation-2: -labeling theory, in criminology, a theory stemming from a sociological perspective known as “symbolic interactionism, ‘’ a school of thought based on the ideas of George Herbert Mead, John Dewey, W.I. Thomas, Charles Horton Cooley, and Herbert Blumer, among others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Symbolic interaction theory, called symbolic interaction perspective, is a sociology theory that seeks to understand humans’ relationship with their society by focusing on the symbols that help us give meaning to the experiences in our life.

Detailed explanation-4: -The term “symbolic interaction” was coined in 1936 by Herbert Blumer to represent the unique qualities of interactions that take place between individuals. Social reality is an interpretation according to each individual based on the process of continuing interactions, thus allowing for multiple realities.

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