Natasha is from a poor home and dreams of becoming a doctor. She has excellent grades, but not the money required for eight years or more of university. She numbs the pain of having to give up her dream by abusing alcohol and eventually crystal meth, losing the ability to hold any kind of job. In strain theory terms, what is Natasha?
A) a ritualist
B) an innovator
C) a retreatist
D) a rebel

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Natasha is a retreatist according to strain theory because she has given up on achieving societal goals (becoming a doctor) and has also rejected the socially approved means of achieving them, instead turning to substance abuse.

Natasha Is from a Poor Home and Dreams of Becoming