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According to robert merton's strain theory, the term ________ would correctly describe a gangster like al capone, who made a lot of money breaking the law. innovator ritualist retreatist rebel
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According to robert merton's strain theory, the term ________ would correctly describe a gangster like al capone, who made a lot of money breaking the law. innovator ritualist retreatist rebel

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innovator.. Innovation: using socially unapproved or unconventional means to obtain culturally approved goals. Example: dealing drugs or stealing to achieve financial security. ("surviving poor")
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