According to strain theory, the goals of a society are accepted by most members of the society but access to the legitimate ways to achieve the goals are not equally available to all members of a society.

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Strain theory, developed by sociologist Robert K. Merton, posits that society sets up common goals (such as wealth or success) but does not provide equal means for everyone to achieve these goals, leading to strain and potentially deviant behavior as individuals seek alternative ways to reach these societal goals.

According to Strain Theory, the Goals of a Society Are