Theories are constantly developing. The “Strain theory emphasizes predominance of crime among lower class and minority populations because they are the most deprived of legitimate opportunities” (Williams, 2013, Ch. 6, Slide 5). In the 1930’s, Robert K. Merton developed the first trace of the strain theory. Merton based his general thoughts and ideas off of Durkheim’s original idea of the theoretical framework of the anomie (Tibbets S. & Hemmens C., 2015, p. 222). The general idea of the strain theory “is that stress, frustration, or strain, generally a product of failed aspirations, increases the prospects for norm violations” (Williams, 2013, Ch. 6, Slide 5). The strain theory goes on to suggest that strain theory “claims that people are
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Each of these theorist looked further into the strain theory elaborating onto their own theories and how overall strain effects our everyday life.
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Early theorist developed the framework for their own theories off of the strain theory. In the early 80’s into the 90’s, Robert Agnew developed what is called the general strain theory. In Robert Agnew’s study of the strain theory he advanced the theory to “cover a larger range of behavior by not concentrating on simply lower class but providing a model more applicable to the frustrations that all individuals feel in everyday life” (Tibbets S. & Hemmens C., 2015, p. 232). In Agnew’s study, he focused on the removal and additions of not only negative stimuli, but also positively stimuli …show more content…
By looking at the location, the people, and the other demographics in this area most would assume that Tre’ Styles would have been exactly like the rest of the juveniles seeking crime in his town. Many of his friends faced crime early in life, witnessed the life of someone being taken, or lost their life too soon due to the crime in the area; however, something was different about Tre’. Tre’ Styles was most likely successful in his early life because he was disciplined by his father. Both of his parents were well respected, intelligent, and also fought against the stereotypical norms of this time. Once living with his father, Tre’ was given tasks that helped form him into the man he later became in the movie. Early on many of Tre’s friends and others community members were involved in cussing, being disrespectful, and criminal behavior. Overall, Tre’ is a leader, he fought against the norms of what a black male in his community should have been doing. There are few instances in the movie where Tre’ is almost provoked into criminal behavior. At one point after being pulled over by the police officers he goes to Brandi’s house where the viewers encounter his first break down. At this point, he voices that he wants get away, and wants the hell to be gone. This instance relates back to Agnew’s general strain theory
Each of these theorist looked further into the strain theory elaborating onto their own theories and how overall strain effects our everyday life.
Theorist:
Early theorist developed the framework for their own theories off of the strain theory. In the early 80’s into the 90’s, Robert Agnew developed what is called the general strain theory. In Robert Agnew’s study of the strain theory he advanced the theory to “cover a larger range of behavior by not concentrating on simply lower class but providing a model more applicable to the frustrations that all individuals feel in everyday life” (Tibbets S. & Hemmens C., 2015, p. 232). In Agnew’s study, he focused on the removal and additions of not only negative stimuli, but also positively stimuli …show more content…
By looking at the location, the people, and the other demographics in this area most would assume that Tre’ Styles would have been exactly like the rest of the juveniles seeking crime in his town. Many of his friends faced crime early in life, witnessed the life of someone being taken, or lost their life too soon due to the crime in the area; however, something was different about Tre’. Tre’ Styles was most likely successful in his early life because he was disciplined by his father. Both of his parents were well respected, intelligent, and also fought against the stereotypical norms of this time. Once living with his father, Tre’ was given tasks that helped form him into the man he later became in the movie. Early on many of Tre’s friends and others community members were involved in cussing, being disrespectful, and criminal behavior. Overall, Tre’ is a leader, he fought against the norms of what a black male in his community should have been doing. There are few instances in the movie where Tre’ is almost provoked into criminal behavior. At one point after being pulled over by the police officers he goes to Brandi’s house where the viewers encounter his first break down. At this point, he voices that he wants get away, and wants the hell to be gone. This instance relates back to Agnew’s general strain theory