5 Questions
According to Merton's anomie theory, what is the cause of crime?
Unequal opportunities in society to get rich via legal means
According to Marxists, which groups do the agencies of social control target?
Working class people
What is the 'American Dream' according to Merton's theory?
Becoming rich and successful
What do some approaches attribute the bias in official crime statistics to?
Bias within the criminal justice system
Which type of crimes do Marxists argue are under-recorded in official statistics?
Crimes committed by powerful groups
Take the "Anomie Theory and Deviance" quiz to test your understanding of Merton's anomie theory and its explanation of different types of deviance, including crime. Explore how unequal opportunities in society lead to criminal behavior and the pursuit of the "American Dream."
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