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Theories of Social Disintegration
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Which theory of social disintegration emphasizes the role of anomie, or the breakdown of social norms, in leading to deviant behavior?
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Strain theory
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Strain theory, proposed by Robert Merton, argues that anomie, or the breakdown of social norms, can lead to deviant behavior as individuals experience strain and frustration due to the gap between their goals and the legitimate means to achieve them.