According to ___________ crime results when the same materialistic goals are held out to all members of society without giving them equal means to achieve them.

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Strain theory, developed by Robert Merton, argues that crime results from the gap between societal goals (such as financial success) and the means available to achieve them. When individuals are unable to achieve these goals through legitimate means, they may turn to illegitimate means (such as theft) as a way to alleviate the strain caused by the inability to achieve their desired goals.

According to ___________ Crime Results When the Same Materialistic Goals