According to Merton's anomie theory, the "double failures" of the society are most likely to have retreated or sunk into the morass of:
A) organized crime
B) street crime such as robbery
C) political activism such as revolution
D) drug dealing
E) permanent poverty

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According to Merton's anomie theory, "double failures" are individuals who fail to achieve societal goals and also reject the institutional means to achieve them. These individuals are likely to retreat into activities or lifestyles that remove them from the pressures of societal expectations, such as sinking into permanent poverty, rather than engaging in crime, political activism, or drug dealing.

According to Merton's Anomie Theory, the "Double Failures" of the Society