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Briefly describe some of the ideas, people or experiences that influenced Merton as a sociologist.
 
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What are some of the policy implications of anomie theory?
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018
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Answer: key points to be made
Growing up with struggling immigrant parents
The Great Depression  New Deal Reforms that restructured society
Talcott Parsons  deregulation and imbalance in society caused by strain, structural functionalism
Karl Marx  problems with capitalism, social structure
Pitirim Sorokin  introduction to Durkheim and anomic suicide

Answer to Question 2

Answer: key points to be made
More opportunities for wider segments of society and traditionally underrepresented groups in education, college programs and work and job training, try to reduce drop out rates
EEO and even some advantage programs like minority business loans
Deflate emphasis on success, achievement and wealth, starting at younger ages, lower aspirations by reducing high pressure advertising to keep up and buy more
Work to eliminate class structure, discrimination
More flexible work arrangements to promote well rounded interests like family, home and community


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