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leo leo

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on: Jul 1, 2018
What is the basic idea behind strain theory?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is anomie?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Bsand8

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

Strain theory suggests that deviance occurs when culturally approved goals cannot be reached by culturally approved means.

Answer to Question 2

Anomie is a situation in which the norms of society are unclear or no longer applicable to current conditions.


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