CRIM 104 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: General Strain Theory, Drug Culture, Social Learning Theory
11 Mar 2015
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Introduction anomie-strain theory emile durkheim, robert merton, robert agnew, steven messner. 1893 book the division of labour in society . Anomia- a state of social disorder in which the social norms (or standards of conduct) were weakened or non- existent. Anomie first described in 1897 book suicide: a study in sociology. A social condition of lawlessness, normalness and unregulated choice that led certain individuals to commit what he referred to as anomic suicide. Robert merton social structure and anomie 1938 borrowed durkheim"s concept of anomie and applied it to american society. Essentially merton argued that american society was itself criminogenic (crime causing), and the main cause of anomie. attributable to the strong emphasis placed on the cultural goals of accumulation of wealth and social advancement, and the lack of institutional means [educational employment opportunities] by which to attain those goals.
