Belinda wants to make money so that she can buy a house. Instead of getting a legitimate job, Belinda sells illegal drugs. Because she used illegal means to achieve a socially acceptable goal, Belinda is a(n):

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Belinda is using an illegal method to achieve a socially acceptable goal of buying a house, which makes her an innovator, as per Robert Merton's strain theory.

Belinda Wants to Make Money So That She Can Buy