Strain Theory Flashcards
What does strain theory believe is the cause for crime? (Strain crime)
The relationship between culture and society
What are the 5 categories individuals fit into according to strain theory? (Strain crime)
Conformist, innovation, ritualistic, retreatism and rebellion
Outline conformity (strain crime)
Accept goals and institutional means of achieving e.g working hard
Outline innovation (strain crime)
Accepting goals but reject conventional means of getting them e.g drug dealing
Outline ritualism (strain crime)
Reject the goals but go along with means of achieving e.g going to school and getting an office job
Outline retreatism (strain crime)
Reject the goals and means of achieving e.g the homeless
Outline rebellion (strain crime)
Seek to replace the goals and institutional means of achieving e.g terrorism
Who devised strain theory? (Strain crime)
Merton
