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YOU CANNOT USE AI IN ANY PART OF THIS WORK. WRITE FROM STRACTCH.
NOTE: POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR THE INCLUSION OF OUTSIDE REFERENCES. THE RESOURCES YOU NEED TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS ARE IDENTIFIED ON THE COURSE SITE. IN OTHER WORDS, USE ONLY MATERIAL FROM YOUR TEXT, MERTON'S ARTICLE, THE PROVIDED LINK, AND ANY RELEVANT POSTED AUDIO FILES.
After watching the posted You Tube video on anomie and strain, please do the following:
- In your own words, describe and summarize Merton’s theory. Which theoretical perspective does he adopt? How does he explain crime and deviance? Where does Merton locate the cause of deviant behavior and criminality? Is it a matter of bad or sick individuals or does he believe other factors are at work? Make sure to identify those factors.
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of Merton’s theory?
Your submission should be several paragraphs in length. Be sure to proofread your work prior to submission. This assignment is worth up to ten points. Timely submission will count as attendance.