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Expanding on Durkheim's claim of the functionality and benefits of deviance and crime, Robert Merton highlighted the dysfunctions. In his strain theory of deviance and crime, Merton illustrated the possible discrepancies between culturally defined goals and the institutionalized means available to achieve these goals. Outline and discuss Merton's strain theory, incorporating examples into your answer.
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