Juan believes in the American dream and thinks that the only right way to achieve success is through legitimate means, such as g

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Juan believes in the American dream and thinks that the only right way to achieve success is through legitimate means, such as g

oing to college. According to Robert Merton, Juan is most likely which of these?
a. conformist
b. innovator
c. ritualist
d. retreatist

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NISA [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-19T06:36:36+03:00

Answer:

According to Merton, Juan is most likely an A. conformist.

Explanation:

Merton suggested that there are 5 modes of adaptation into society, presented in the picture below.

Conformity refers to attaining something which is acceptable by society and by acceptable means. A conformed individual will pursue his/her acceptable dreams through acceptable ways because that is what <em>society considers as right. </em>

A clear example of conformity is the American Dream and in this case we could say Juan is most likely a conformist because he pursues his American Dream only by legitimate means (accepted by society).