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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.