Messner and Rosenfeld's macro-level version of _____ views antisocial behavior as a function of cultural and institutional influences in U.S.society.

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Messner and Rosenfeld's macro-level theory is a version of Anomie theory. Anomie theory suggests that societal norms and values can become weakened or disrupted, leading to a sense of normlessness and deviant behavior. Messner and Rosenfeld extend this to suggest that cultural and institutional factors, such as the emphasis on material success and the availability of legitimate opportunities, can create an environment that fosters crime and delinquency.

Messner and Rosenfeld's Macro-Level Version of _____ Views Antisocial Behavior