Question

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multiple choice 2 points
according to robert merton, an innovator is someone that:
accepts the goals but rejects the means of society
accepts the goals and means of society
rejects the goals and means of society
rejects to goals but accepts the means of society

Explanation:

According to Robert Merton's strain theory, an innovator is someone who accepts the cultural goals of society (such as financial success) but rejects the legitimate institutionalized means (such as getting a proper education and a job) to achieve those goals. For example, a drug dealer may want to achieve financial success (accepts the goal) but uses illegal drug - selling (rejects the legitimate means) to do so.

Answer:

A. Accepts the goals but rejects the means of society