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College-level sociology worksheet with essay questions on Merton's strain theory, the American Dream, and adaptation modes.
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Strain Theory and the American Dream

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This college-level sociology worksheet uses an excerpt from Randol Contreras's Stickup Kids to examine strain theory and deviance. Students answer three essay questions on how the American Dream shapes behavior, what material symbols signal status, and which of Merton's five adaptation modes best explains the criminal behavior described. Useful for criminology courses, theory-focused sociology units, or upper-level sociology seminars.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Sociology
Grade Level:
College
Updated February 2026

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