Strain Theory
Answer the questions included in each of the two parts outlined below using at least 1200 words total (approximately 400 words per Part; questions do not count towards the word count). Create a thread with answers in an “Original Post” (10 points) directly in the discussion forum (do not attach a PDF, Word, or other document). Following the Original Post, students will be able to read posts by other students and must write two “Response Posts” using 250 words or more each as a reply to others on the forum (2.5 points each; 5 points total).
Part 1 (Merton’s Strain Theory):
Explain the major assumptions/principles of Robert K. Merton’s strain theory.
Discuss some of the policy implications based on Merton’s strain theory.
Part 2 (Agnew’s Strain Theory):
1. Explain the major assumptions/principles of Robert Agnew’s strain theory.
2. Discuss some of the policy implications based on Agnew’s strain theory.
Part 3 (Compare Strain Theories):
1. Compare Merton’s and Agnew’s strain theories and describe the key differences between the theories.
2. Compare Merton’s and Agnew’s strain theories and describe the strengths and limitations they have over each other.
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