How does Agnew's general strain theory extend Merton's structural strain theory?
A) General strain theory can be used to explain variations in levels of deviance and crime among women as well as among men.
B) General strain theory considers other sources of strain in addition to blocked economic opportunities.
C) General strain theory focuses on crimes that are not financially motivated, as well as financially motivated offenses.
D) General strain theory leads researchers to use qualitative accounts of people's socialization experiences, as well as crime statistics, as sources of data.
E) both b and c
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