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leilurhhh

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Phil works very hard but he doesn't think that he will ever achieve the American Dream. He never thinks of committing any crimes to get more money. Which of the following adaptations to anomie is Phil engaging in?
 
  a. Innovation
  b. Ritualism
 c. Retreatism
  d. Rebellion

Question 2

An anomie theorist would agree with which of the following statements?
 
  a. Individuals become deviant even though our social structure does not promote it in any way.
 b. Modern industrial societies fail to promote status goals like the acquisition of material possessions even though everyone has the opportunity to achieve those goals.
  c. Anomie develops because culturally valued goals and the legitimate means to obtain those goals are equally emphasized.
  d. Our social structure can provide opportunities to achieve the American Dream only to a few people.



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ntsoane kedibone

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d




leilurhhh

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


debra928

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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