Question

Robert merton developed structural strain theory to explain why deviance happens. To what sort of strain does the theory’s name refer?

Answer 1

Robert Merton developed structural strain theory to explain why deviance happens. Sort of strain of the theory’s name refer to "strain between socially approved goals and the means that an individual has for realizing them."

Structural Strain theory is a part of sociology and criminology, strain theory states that social structures within society may pressure citizens to commit crime. Strain may be structural, which refers to the processes at the societal level that filter down and affect how the individual perceives his or her needs.  

The deviance in the theory refers to the result of the tension between socially approved goals and an individual's ability to meet those goals through socially approved means.

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