Which approach proposes the central idea that social structure exerts pressure upon certain people to avoid conforming?
A) knowledge-power perspective
B) class-conflict theory
C) status-conflict perspective
D) strain theory

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Strain theory proposes that individuals experience strain when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to attain through legitimate means. This strain then leads to deviant behavior as a way to cope with the pressure to conform to societal norms. Therefore, this theory suggests that social structure exerts pressure on certain individuals to avoid conforming.

Which Approach Proposes the Central Idea That Social Structure Exerts