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Theories of Social Decay
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Which theory emphasizes the role of anomie, or normlessness, in social decay?
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Strain Theory
💡 Explanation:
Strain Theory, proposed by Robert K. Merton, argues that social decay occurs when there is a discrepancy between culturally defined goals and the legitimate means to achieve them, leading to strain and deviant behavior.