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Arii_bell

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Many sociologists have criticized Merton's version of anomie-strain theory for assuming that lower-class people
 
  a) are entirely dishonest.
  b) have the same level of success aspirations as other social classes.
  c) have higher levels of success aspirations as others.
  d) are poor because they have deviant values.

Question 2

Most homicides are committed by strangers.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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kiamars2010

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Reply #1 on: Jul 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b) have the same level of success aspirations as other social classes.

Answer to Question 2

False


Arii_bell

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Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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