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6. What is the main issue with Merton's approach to Strain Adaptations?

  • Individuals might be able to slot into more than 1 adaptation
  • The difference between Rebellion/Retreatism is practically non-existent.
  • There are some people who don't fit into any adaptation.
  • He failed to account for those of ethnic backgrounds.

7. Which of these groups of people would be classed as "Rebellions"?

  • Dead-End Office Workers
  • Hippies
  • Drug Addicts
  • The Under Class

8. What is the first name of the Sociologist who developed/created Strain Theory?

  • George
  • Charles
  • Robert
  • Ann

9. Which Sociological theory is Strain Theory associated with most often?

  • Feminism
  • Functionalism
  • Marxism
  • Symbolic Interactionalism

10. What is "Strain" a result of (according to Merton)?

  • Conflict between primary socialisation & social institutions.
  • Conflict between the ruling class & the working class.
  • Conflict between cultural goals & means to achieve them.
  • Conflict between legitimate means & illegitimate means.