In What Way Did Merton (1938,1968)adopt and Differ to Durkheim's

question 17

Multiple Choice

In what way did Merton (1938,1968) adopt and differ to Durkheim's theory of anomie in his strain theory of deviance?

• A)Merton considered that anomie was a cause of deviance
• B)Merton argued that some social structures exert pressures on particular individuals to undertake non-conformist behaviours
• C)Merton thought that structural strain was when there was a dysfunction between culturally defined goals and legitimate institutionalised means of achieving them
• D)Merton thought that some people had to choose illegitimate goals if they were to adapt to social structures

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Definitions:

Sphenoid

A butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull that forms part of the floor and sides of the skull as well as the orbits around the eyes.

Occipital

Relating to the occiput, the back part of the skull or head.

Ethmoid

The ethmoid bone is a spongy, cube-shaped bone that forms part of the nasal cavity and the orbits of the eyes, contributing to the structure of the skull.

Superior Nasal Conchae

The superior nasal conchae are structures within the nasal cavity that help in warming, humidifying, and filtering the air breathed in through the nose, enhancing the capability to sense smells.