Chelsea was appalled that her friends would pursue conventional jobs after high school. Instead, she joined a militant anti-fascist group. According to strain theory, Chelsea's behavior results from which of the following?

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Chelsea's decision to join a militant anti-fascist group instead of pursuing a conventional job path, as her friends did, aligns with rebellion. Rebellion, according to strain theory, involves rejecting both societal goals and the means to achieve them, often replacing them with alternative goals and methods. This is evident in Chelsea's choice to actively oppose what she perceives as fascist elements in society through militant involvement, diverging from the conventional societal expectations of career and lifestyle.

Chelsea Was Appalled That Her Friends Would Pursue Conventional Jobs