Cultural goals are a big part of society because everyone
wants them. These goals consist of things such as possessions, wealth, or
prestige. Although everybody wants these things, many people feel that the
actually success of attaining these goals is blocked. Robert Merton developed
strain theory, which refers to the frustrations people feel. Hard work and
higher education are great examples of strain in the theory, because although
we enroll ourselves in school and work hard in our jobs to collect experience,
it is very frustrating when these norms do not seem to help attain the goals.
In this picture is my textbooks and my work apron. I work full time, overtime
when I can, and go to school full time. I spend all my time juggling school and
work with hopes of getting a “Better Job”. I often get frustrated while I’m
juggling all these things, fearing it may not pay off. This is an example of
the Strain Theory, and of my success being blocked.
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