Willie is from a poor home and dreams of becoming a doctor. His grades are not good enough to gain entrance to university, so he gives up his dream and works a series of menial jobs for the rest of his life. In strain theory terms, what is Willie?
A) a ritualist
B) a conformist
C) a retreatist
D) a rebel

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In strain theory, a ritualist is someone who gives up on achieving societal goals but continues to adhere to societal norms. Willie gives up on his dream of becoming a doctor but continues to work within the system by taking on menial jobs.

Willie Is from a Poor Home and Dreams of Becoming