Rebecca is from a poor home and dreams of becoming a doctor.She has excellent grades but has nowhere near the money required for eight years or more of university.She works part-time at a restaurant but decides to supplement her income by selling drugs to her co-workers as well.In strain theory terms,what is Rebecca?
A) a ritualist
B) an innovator
C) a retreatist
D) a rebel

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According to strain theory, innovation occurs when an individual accepts the goals of society but finds alternative, often illegal means of achieving them. Rebecca's goal is to become a doctor (accepted societal goal), but as she lacks the means to achieve that goal, she is turning to the illegal means of selling drugs to supplement her income (innovative response). Therefore, Rebecca is an innovator in strain theory terms.

Rebecca Is from a Poor Home and Dreams of Becoming