Distinction Labeling Conflict Radical Theories Q34218391

what is the distinction if any between the labeling, conflict,and radical theories?

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Labeling theory explains that the different individuals start torecognize and act in a similar manner as they are being labeled byothers. This theory is commonly used in the criminology anddeviance. Deviant behaviors can result if labeling is done to acertain individual and treating him or her as a criminallydeviant.

The conflict theory was propagated by Karl Marx. As per thistheory, society can be seen in the state of a perpetual conflict asall the individuals are competing with each other to acquirelimited scarce resources. This theory states that the