Agnew's Strain Theory
- Bro considers non-monetary strains.
- From macro to micro level.
- Why do some people experience strain and commit crimes? Why do others not?
(SOC109 Lecture 11 (20249), p.16)
• Sources of stress and strain can overlap and condition each other.
• Stress impacts us all in different ways.
• People with greater resources and stronger support systems may be more resilient to strains.
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You may have to deal with stressors in different ways. Different opportunities to deal with them.
- Example: Rich kids might be more likely to get tutoring to deal with stress of a new subject. Broke kids will just have to deal with it.
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What are Sources of Strain?