strain theories

What Is Cultural Strain Theory?

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What Is Cultural Strain Theory? Strain theory explains deviant behavior as an inevitable outcome of the distress individuals experience when they’re deprived of ways to achieve culturally valued goals. For example, Western society places value on economic success, even though wealth is accessible to just a small percentage of people. What is an example of

How Does Merton’s Strain Theory Explain Crime?

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How Does Merton’s Strain Theory Explain Crime? According to Merton’s strain theory, societal structures can pressure individuals into committing crimes. Classic Strain Theory predicts that deviance is likely to happen when there is a misalignment between the “cultural goals” of a society (such as monetary wealth) and the opportunities people have to obtain them. How