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Strain/Anomie Theory

What do you do when bad things happen? A parent abuses you You fail a test you studied for Your partner dumps you Your dad dies suddenly Your parents get a divorce You become a crime victim

Agnew’s Strain Theory Blocked Goals Negative Emotions Corrective Actions

Merton’s (1938) Strain Theory: A Critique of U.S. Society

Strain/Anomie: A Theory of Deviant Motivation We are naturally law-abiding We break rules because of strain Strain originates in our social experience

Merton’s Anomie/Strain Model Inequality Crime Culture emphasis on ends over means

Merton’s Adaptations to Strain Mode of Adaptation Adhere to Cultural Goals Legitimate Means Conformity Ritualism Innovation Retreatism Rebellion Read 292-293!

Cloward and Ohlin (1960): Illegitimate Opportunities Adaptation Mainstream Goals Legitimate Means Illegitimate Means Innovation Yes No Retreatist Retreatists:

Albert K. Cohen (1955) Strain/Oppositional Subculture

Messner and Rosenfeld (1994) Institutional Anomie Theory Institutional balance of power Institutional anomie (imbalance) The American Dream causes crime!

Institutional Anomie Economic values penetrate other institutions People less likely to look out for each other Look out for self

Policy Implications of Strain Theory Equalize opportunities for success De-emphasize material success goals Emphasize playing by the rules Strengthen non-economic social institutions

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