Interactionism evaluation (Labelling theory)

• Benefits of interactionism (labelling theory) ?

  First benefit: shows law is often enforced in a discriminatory way, highlighting consequences of labelling. Second benefit: Allows bias in law enforcement due to weakness in official statistics
• Drawbacks of interactionism (Labelling theory) ?

  First drawback: No explanation as why deviant behaviour occurs. Second drawback: ignores victim of crime and focuses on criminal