Many sociologists have criticized Merton's version of anomie-strain theory for assuming that lower-class people
A)are entirely dishonest.
B)have the same level of success aspirations as other social classes.
C)have higher levels of success aspirations than others.
D)are poor because they have deviant values.

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Many sociologists argue that Merton's version of anomie-strain theory assumes that lower-class individuals have the same level of success aspirations as members of the middle and upper classes, which they argue is not always the case. Lower-class individuals may have different values and goals due to their experiences of limited opportunities and social exclusion.

Many Sociologists Have Criticized Merton's Version of Anomie-Strain Theory for Assuming