Which of the following theories argues that in order to engage in crime, we need to be pushed into or motivated to engage in criminal behavior?
A) routine activities theory
B) social disorganization theory
C) anomie theory
D) social control theory
E) self-control theory

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Anomie theory, also known as strain theory, argues that individuals may feel pressure to engage in crime when they experience a sense of disconnection between their goals and the means to achieve them. This pressure or motivation to engage in criminal behavior is the result of the strain or pressure that individuals feel as a result of this disconnection.

Which of the Following Theories Argues That in Order to Engage