Question

The term cultural goals refers to the goals held out for people (i.e. get a degree, get married, have a nice job). The term institutionalized means refers to the legitimate or acceptable ways to reach these goals. When people find their legitimate means blocked, they feel frustrated. In the Strain Theory, this frustration is called __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Strain

Explanation:

According to Robert Merton society deems certain goals that a person should achieve are more important than others. These goals are known as cultural goals.

There are two ways by which these goals can be achieved: socially accepted and socially unaccepted means. If any of these ways are blocked then this leads to strain.

Hence, the frustration is called strain.