Structural Strain Theory by Robert Martin
Robert Martin proposed structural strain theory, and according to him, social structures and social pressures are put on people to achieve the desired goals and, therefore, lead individuals to commit crimes. There are five modes of adaptation: conformity, innovation, Ritualism, Retreatism, and Rebellion. Conformity is when cultural goals are achieved through approved means, such as someone who joined a political party because the family is aligned with that party. In

