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Robert Merton's social structure and anomie theory claimed that anomie is a result of B. strained differences in cultural goals and legitimate means.
This theory, formulated in 1938, explained that in a society like the United States, where economic success is highly valued, those who cannot achieve the 'American Dream' through legitimate means (due to poverty or lack of opportunity) experience frustration.
This gap between society’s goals and the means available to achieve them leads to strain and can result in deviant behavior as individuals seek alternative ways to achieve these goals.
