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This chapter will seek to clarify the theoretical objectives and scope of Merton's work on anomie and strain as a sociology of deviant behavior, and analyze some of its pathways and...
Learn how Merton's Strain Theory of Deviance explains that societal pressure can lead to unexpected behaviors with real-world examples, and get memory tips for exam prep!
11 Οκτ 2023 · Merton’s Strain Theory posits that the cultural emphasis on wealth attainment in the American Dream creates strain for lower-class individuals who lack legitimate means to get ahead, which can lead to deviant behavior as they pursue success through crime.
10 Ιαν 2024 · Learn about Robert Merton's strain theory and its implications for understanding deviant behavior and social disorganization. Explore the five possible responses to strain and the factors that influence its occurrence.
Merton‘s anomie and strain theories sought to explain why certain cultures, groups, and individuals were more prone to engage in antisocial and/or illegal behaviors. Merton asserted that members of society receive messages of what is normal—including acceptable behaviors—from societal institutions.
Introduction. Sociologist Robert K. Merton’s paper “Social Structure and Anomie,” which he originally published in 1938, counts as one of the most seminal theoretical contributions to the...
20 Φεβ 2021 · Social Strain Theory: Five types of deviance. In his discussion of deviance Merton proposed a typology of deviant behavior that illustrated the possible discrepancies between culturally defined goals and the institutionalized means available to achieve these goals.
