What Are the Three Branches of Social Structure Theory

question 8

Multiple Choice

What are the three branches of social structure theory?

• A) social learning theory, social disorganization theory, and cultural deviance theory
• B) cultural deviance theory, deprivation theory, strain theory
• C) cultural deviance theory, anomie theory, deprivation theory
• D) social disorganization theory, strain theory, cultural deviance theory

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Definitions:

Social Policies

Plans and actions designed by an organization or government to address social issues and improve the well-being of its citizens.

Working Poor

Individuals and families who have jobs but earn wages too low to rise above the poverty line, facing financial instability despite employment.

Middle Class

The middle class is a social and economic category of people who fall socio-economically between the working class and upper class, often characterized by moderate to high income levels, education, and professional jobs.

AARP

The American Association of Retired Persons, an organization focused on issues affecting those 50 and older.