functionalism and crime- merton Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
what is the purpose of mertons strain theory?
A
crime is caused by the failure to achieve the goals of the american dream through legitimate means.
2
Q
what are the 5 responses to the american dream?
A
-conformism
-innovation
-ritualism
-retreatism
-rebellion
3
Q
explain conformism?
A
accepting the goals and the legitimate means to achieve them
4
Q
explain innovation?
A
subscribe to the goals but use illegitmate means in order to achieve them
5
Q
explain ritualism?
A
reject the goals but conform to the means.
6
Q
explain retreatism?
A
rejecting both the american dream goals and subscribing to illegitimate means
7
Q
explain rebellion?
A
replace the goals and means with their own
