Asked by Joshua Davison on Sep 26, 2024

One contribution that anomie-strain theory has made to the body of sociological research on deviance is that

A) society,not the individual,causes much deviance.
B) the individual,not society,causes much deviance.
C) sociology can actually discover very little about deviant behavior.
D) almost all deviant behavior is committed by the lower classes.

Anomie-Strain Theory

A sociological theory suggesting that societal structures may pressure citizens to commit crimes by the strain or stress of achieving socially accepted goals via socially accepted means.

Sociological Research

Scientific studies aimed at understanding social phenomena, structures, and patterns within human societies.

Deviant Behavior

Actions that violate the norms of a society or group.

  • Understand the significance of anomie-strain theories in comprehending the origins and types of deviant actions.