Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Robert k. Merton Strain theory


Robert k. Merton Strain theory
5 Adjustments:

1. Conformity –legitimate goals and means
2. Innovation –accepting goals but rejecting means (e.g. fraud)
3. Ritualism – accepting means but rejecting goal (“go through
motions”)
4. Retreats – means and goals rejected (e.g. drop-outs, hippies)
5. Rebellion – means and goals rejected substitution of other “counter”goals

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