Tracy is a woman who rejects the goals defined by society to achieve a big house and lots of money,but she still follows the means and abides by the rules.Merton would classify Tracy as a(n):
A) innovator.
B) retreatist.
C) ritualist.
D) rebel.

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Tracy rejects the goals defined by society (material success) but still follows the means and abides by the rules, which is characteristic of a ritualist. A ritualist is someone who abides by the rules and means of society but has little interest in achieving the societal goals.

Tracy Is a Woman Who Rejects the Goals Defined by Society