SOCI 2250 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Anomie, Ritualism In The Church Of England
11 Nov 2016
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Structurally induced strain -- american culture"s emphasis on economic success. Typology of adaptations -- different ways existed for people to resolve the strains generated from the inability to attain success: conformity -- continue to ascribe to the cultural success goal. Strain theory in context -- cultural homogeneity and universalism: americans shared a dream and an identity, delinquents denied the opportunity to leave the slum. Poverty was not the fault of the individual but of the system. Agnew"s general strain theory -- the major strains conducive to crime seemed to be more immediate in nature, such as being physically abused by a peer or having a serious argument with a family member. Removal of positively values stimuli from the individual. Strains most likely to lead to criminal behavior: unjust strain, high-magnitude strain. Strain creating pressure or incentive to engage in criminal coping.
