Based on sociologist Robert Merton's strain theory,skidrow alcoholics and drug addicts reflect a pattern of:
A)rebellion
B)ritualism
C)retreatism
D)innovation

Question

Based on sociologist Robert Merton's strain theory,skid­row alcoholics and drug addicts reflect a pattern of:
A)rebellion
B)ritualism
C)retreatism
D)innovation

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According to Robert Merton's strain theory, retreatism occurs when individuals give up on societal goals and means of achieving them. Skid-row alcoholics and drug addicts may be seen as retreating from mainstream society, as they have likely experienced a lack of opportunity to achieve their desired goals and have turned to substance use as a means of coping.

Based on Sociologist Robert Merton's Strain Theory,skid­row Alcoholics and Drug

Based on Sociologist Robert Merton's Strain Theory,skidrow Alcoholics and Drug