Social Theory-Merton and Ritzer 1) Fully describe Ritzer’s argument regarding the McDonaldization of society. Is he right? Explain. 2) Merton argued that there are several modes of individual adaptation. Describe each of these, then explain what his typology tells about why some people engage in deviance (such as crime). Conclude with your ideas on what […]
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What characteristics distinguish the positivist school from the classical school regarding crime and criminals?-Which of these schools of thought do you lean more toward when you think about crime and why?
SOC203 Essay Question Describe what the American dream is. Do you believe that merton’s theory explains crime adequately, both at the aggregate and at the individual level? Explain your answer Provide examples of the five adaptations to strain that you see in your own life. Provide three examples of the three sources of strain proposed […]
