Which of the following theories is most likely to take the entire society as the unit of analysis subject to the deviance-causing agent?
A) anomie theory
B) social control theory
C) self-control theory
D) social disorganization theory
E) routine activities theory

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Anomie theory, developed by Emile Durkheim and later expanded by Robert Merton, focuses on societal structures and how they can lead to deviance when there is a disjunction between societal goals and the means available to achieve them. It takes the entire society as the unit of analysis.

Which of the Following Theories Is Most Likely to Take