Give two examples of innovation, as conceived of in Merton's theory, one a crime example, and the other, a non-crime example
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
• Merton used term to describe those who want to achieve American Dream but who have rejected the accepted and legal means for doing so.
• Continue to strive for success but no longer employ socially approved means for doing so
• Crime example—breaking the kneecaps of a rivaled opponent in a sports game in order to win the game
• Non-crime example—Practicing, weight-lifting, and exercising twice a day in order to beat a rivaled sports opponents in a game
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