The encyclopedia article on strain theory, Robert K. Merton's account of deviance arising from a gap between culturally approved goals and the legitimate means of reaching them.
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URLhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strain_theory_(sociology)
Source TypeEncyclopedia
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Reliability Tier3
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This source backs 8 claims across the atlas. As facts: 6 well-attested. Plus 2 entities citing it as a general reference with no single fact or relationship attached.
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- Criminology Theories and Schools, 4 claims: 2 well-attested, 2 general references.
- Sources, 4 claims: 4 well-attested.
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6Criminology Theories and Schools
General References
2Criminology Theories and Schools
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