Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Anomie and strain theories are concerned with social structures and how such structures constrain behavior of individuals and cause deviance.
2. According to anomie theories, it is not society that has failed to regulate expectations of its members, but the individual who has failed to regulate his/her own expectations of behavior.
3. The “American Dream” as it applies to anomie/strain theories refers to strain between society’s idea of wealth as success and anything is possible, and illegitimate means to obtaining
4. According to Merton (1938), Social Structure & Anomie argues the goals of success, especially economic success, are viewed as legitimate expectations and norms for everyone.
5. Differential opportunity theories argue motivations and availability of opportunities to learn about and participate in deviancy must be considered in the study of deviance.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE
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