According to Robert Merton,at a time when society as a whole is becoming more affluent,why do crime rates continue to rise?
A) a sense of relative deprivation among those at the bottom
B) inadequate socialization of the poor
C) the rise of deviant subcultures
D) the ability of communities to afford more police officers

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Robert Merton's strain theory suggests that crime rates rise due to a sense of relative deprivation, where individuals feel deprived compared to others in society, leading to frustration and potentially criminal behavior.

According to Robert Merton,at a Time When Society as a Whole