Robert K. Merton

Strain hypothesis is a human science and criminology hypothesis created in 1957 by Robert K. Merton. The hypothesis expresses that society puts weight on people to accomplish socially acknowledged objectives however they do not have the methods, this prompts strain which may lead the people to carry out wrongdoings. Cases being pitching drugs or getting to be plainly required in prostitution to increase monetary security. Strain may either be: Auxiliary: this alludes to the procedures at the societal level which channel down and influence how the individual sees his or her needs, i.e. on the off chance that specific social structures are innately lacking or there is deficient direction, this may change the individual's discernments as to means and openings; or Singular: this alludes to the grindings and agonies experienced by a person as he or she searches for approaches to fulfill his or…

Strain theory has been define in varies ways, Robert K. Merton describes it as social structures/societal goals that are presented to people as what they should strive towards in order to be successful in life, but at the same time society does not provide any effective legitimate means to reach that goals (Merton, 1938, Pg.675). Those who are in the lower brackets of society, and do to the pressure that society puts on the individual it leads to those individual finding other illegitimate means…

Again illustrating the current climate of politics in America where emphasis is placed on the ability to compel acquiescence rather than the ability to effectively lead the nation into a prosperous future. In examining the language most likely to sway political opinion Mr. Luntz has been known to use what he considers to be “focus groups”. Focus groups are often used to validate or dispel a theory. They are often concluded with a formal report of findings. This allows for the independent…

Theories regarding crime and criminal behavior are as numerous as they are varied. From criminological theories based around an individual’s biological make-up to theories revolving around external forces, such as societal or economic pressures; criminological theorists have found various different ways in which to explain criminal activities and behaviors. Perhaps one of the most interesting and impactful theories regarding crime is one that is known as strain theory, particularly the ideas…

Psy 250 Proff Gross Mohamad Zowail The Self Fulfilling Prophecy Psychology has long emphasized the power of beliefs to shape reality (Rosenthal & Jacobson, 1968). Research of the 1940s and 1950s which promoted the idea that perception is heavily influenced by people’s goals, needs, fears, and motives. The self-fulfilling prophecy, which happens subconsciously, is central to this theoretical perspective because it involves the behavioral confirmation of false beliefs (Merton, 1948). In…

In “Intermarriage and the Social Structure”, Robert K. Merton’s classic theoretical work on mixed marriages, Merton tells us: “No society lacks a system of marriage. In no society is the selection of a marriage partner unregulated and indiscriminate”. Marriage, and the laws regulating it, can be seen as emblematic of a specific lens through which the historian might view certain topics in history such as migration, citizenship and race. While interracial relationships between colonial…

Jervand Asatrjan 1)summary of the major theme regarding the ability of quantitative financial models to consistently earn abnormally high returns? Why or Why not? Two risky positions taken together can eliminate risk idea stems from the Midas formula. The reason this was an important concept due to the discovery from a blind test that prices moved at random. Scientists made a conclusion that prices are not predicted by the investors rather it is by chance that some investor makes a very…

Jeremy Black is a professor of History at the University of Exeter. He studied at Queens' College Cambridge, St John's College Oxford, and Merton College Oxford before joining the University of Durham as a lecturer. Where he gained his PhD and ultimately his professorship. He has authored over 100 books, mainly in 18th century British politics and international relations. Black claims Napoleon was more than a conqueror, that his deeds go beyond military exploits. Black states that Napoleon was a…

Entering in the 21st century, K-pop took not only the country, but the world by storm—a phenomenon also known as the “Hallyu Wave”. International success of the industry led to the emergence of giant entertainment corporations. Companies like SM, YG, JYP, Cube are known as entertainment factories that create, perfect, and toss out boy bands and girl groups. But the sudden influx of groups inevitably leads to competition. The industry has turned into an arena that hosts a game of who can whip out…

Today, my topic is about Korean drama. Korean drama is very popular in the world, especially in Asia. l am very interested in this phenomenon. According to my research, it can be divided into three types------middle-aged women, teenagers and sociologists. The first type is middle-aged women. Middle-aged women like to watch Korean drama. We should analyze the common characteristics in this age. Middle-aged women’s ages are between 35 to 55, and this type can continue to be divided into two…