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Strain theory is a sociological and criminological theory developed in 1939 by Robert K. Merton. [1] The theory states that society puts pressure on individuals to achieve socially accepted goals (such as the American Dream), even though they lack the means to do so.
According to Merton’s strain theory, criminality is determined by acceptance or rejection of cultural ideals and/or institutionalized mechanisms of accomplishing those goals. The term "strain" refers to the gap between culturally determined goals and the institutionalized tools available to fulfill these goals.
Agnew recognized that strain theory, originally put forward by Robert King Merton, was limited in terms of fully conceptualizing the range of possible sources of strain in society, especially among youth. According to Merton, innovation occurs when society emphasizes socially desirable and approved goals but at the same time provides inadequate ...
Robert Merton’s Strain Theory dictates that deviance in lower economic classes oftentimes is characterized by retreatism deviance. [13] Merton claims that homelessness and addiction in lower classes is a result of individuals rebelling against both work and the desire for economic progress. [13]
Strain theory can refer to; In chemistry: Baeyer strain theory; In social sciences: Strain theory (sociology), the theory that social structures within society may pressure citizens to commit crime; Value-added theory, the assumption that certain conditions are needed for the development of a social movement
Robert King Merton also adopted the idea of anomie to develop strain theory, defining it as the discrepancy between common social goals and the legitimate means to attain those goals. In other words, an individual suffering from anomie would strive to attain the common goals of a specific society yet would not be able to reach these goals ...
Three people have been charged with selling forged Jason Kelce memorabilia worth approximately $200,000, authorities in Pennsylvania said. Robert Capone, 51, of Philadelphia; LeeAnn Branco, 43, of ...
Diagram depicting Robert K. Merton's Social Strain Theory. Individuals respond based on acceptance or rejection of cultural norms and institutionalized means of achieving goals. Items portrayed in this file