Quiz: Merton's Functionalist Explanations of Crime

GCSE SOCIOLOGY (8192)

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Building on what you've learned about crime and deviance, let's test your understanding of Merton's functionalist explanations of crime!

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What concept did Merton use to explain how societal strain can lead to crime?

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Which of the following are adaptations to strain according to Merton? (Select all that apply)

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Merton believed that crime occurs when there is a gap between {{blank0}} and the {{blank1}} available to achieve them.

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Which adaptation involves rejecting societal goals and working to replace them?

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Merton's theory is an example of which sociological perspective?

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Which of the following best describe Merton's 'ritualism'? (Select all that apply)

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Merton suggested that societal strain is caused by the tension between {{blank0}} and {{blank1}}.

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