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Define Anomie and Distinguish Between Structural and Individual Anomie

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Define anomie and distinguish between structural and individual anomie. Why is anomie an important concept in strain theories? Explain how institutional anomie occurs and discuss Rosenfeld and Messner's view of the American Dream and how it undermines our quality of life.


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College Completion

Refers to the rate or likelihood of individuals completing their tertiary education pathways, such as obtaining a degree from a college or university.

Quota Systems

Policies or practices that set a specific number or percentage for the admission, employment, or allocation of resources to certain groups of people.

Affirmative Action

Policies or measures aimed at increasing the representation of historically disadvantaged groups in areas such as employment, education, and business, through positive steps towards inclusivity.

Affirmative Action

A policy or measure taken to increase the representation of minorities and women in areas of education, employment, and business from which they have been historically excluded.

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