According to Merton's strain theory,the social class most likely to engage in deviance is the:
A) lower class.
B) working class.
C) middle class.
D) upper class.

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Merton's strain theory argues that people are more likely to engage in deviant behavior if they experience strain or pressure to achieve certain goals but lack the legitimate means to do so. Lower class individuals are more likely to experience this strain as they have limited access to education and job opportunities, and often face economic hardships, making them more likely to engage in deviant behavior as a means of achieving their goals or alleviating their frustrations.

According to Merton's Strain Theory,the Social Class Most Likely to Engage