The Examination of Structural Influences on People's Ability to Handle

question 36

True/False

The examination of structural influences on people's ability to handle strain discussed in Agnew's General Strain Theory provides evidence that a strong social welfare system could bring the opportunity for more people to develop positive coping strategies and reduce deviance overall.

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