Strain Theory
This item is included in the following series/curriculum: ShortCutsTV
- Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
- Subjects: Social Studies
- Produced By: ShortCutsTV
- Year: 2018
- Country: United Kingdom
- Language: English
- Running Time: 5m
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Merton was one of the first sociologists to look at the relationship between culture and crime. This film provides a clear introduction to Merton's strain theory, looks at its application to contemporary consumer societies and its continuing influence on modern theories of crime.