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Why do you think there is so much crime in America?
10-13-2012, 02:42 AM
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There is a sociologist called Robert Merton that believes that the reason there is so much crime in America is because of the 'American Dream.' He basically says that the 'white picket fence' 2 point 4 children family which is constantly seen as being the aim for all people in America is what leads to crime as everyone strives to achieve it... However, not everyone has the means to achieve it so there are a number of paths you can take..

1. Accept the goals and work to achieve them
2. Accept the goals but know you will never achieve them.
3. Reject the Goals and remain stagnant
4. Accept the Goals and do anything to get there (Crime!)
5. Reject the Goals and the means to get them (Crime!)

His theory is fascinating and well worth a look...
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