Merton's Strain Theory


	Merton's Strain Theory
	Advantages Merton shows how normal and deviant behavior can arise from the same mainstream goal Both conformists and innovators are pursing money goals	Disadvantages Take official statistics at face value Marxists argue it ignores the power of ruling class Assumes there is a value consensus
	Evaluation Sub cultural strain theories criticize Merton and build on his work

Merton shows how normal and deviant behavior can arise from the same mainstream goal
Both conformists and innovators are pursing money goals

Sub cultural strain theories criticize Merton and build on his work

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