A minister who is opposed to war conducts a nonviolent protest at a local military installation, thus committing a trespassing violation. Applying Merton's typology from strain theory, this behavior is an example of___________ .

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Rebellion, according to Merton's typology, refers to the rejection of cultural goals and means, and the creation of alternative ones. In this case, the minister opposes war (a cultural goal) and chooses to engage in nonviolent protest (a cultural means) as an alternative to traditional modes of behavior. This behavior can be seen as an act of rebellion against the dominant cultural norms.

A Minister Who Is Opposed to War Conducts a Nonviolent