Merton’s strain theory

1). Explain Merton’s strain theory and give an example of one of his five typical responses to social strain (do not choose conformity – that is not deviance, right?). Response should be rough 125 words (one full paragraph).

2). Explain what labeling theory is and why this is approach to understanding deviance fits within both the symbolic interactionist tradition and the conflict theory tradition. Be sure to begin by explaining these two theoretical frameworks. Response should be roughly 200 words (one to two paragraphs).

Rios reading, Chapter 4:

3). Which social institutions comprise the “web of punishment” that surround Black and Latino boys, according to the fieldwork Rios describes in Chapter 4? Give a specific example from his research on how one of these institutions punishes Black and Latino boys. Response should be roughly 250 words (two full paragraphs).

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