Question

according to mertons strain theory, if a person rejects the cultural goals and means of making money and refuses to be work and pay for goods and services, this person is classified as:
o an innovator
o a rebel
o a retreatist
o a ritualist

Explanation:

According to Merton's strain theory, a rebel rejects both cultural goals and the means to achieve them. This person refuses to work and pay for goods and services, which aligns with the definition of a rebel. A ritualist accepts the means but not the goals, a retreatist rejects both but doesn't replace them, and an innovator accepts the goals but not the means.

Answer:

C. A rebel