Jamie, a 17-year-old working class man, believes that the sc…
Jamie, a 17-year-old working class man, believes that the schools and jobs in his area aren’t worth the time. He wants to live the American Dream – that is, own a house, have a nice car, and take nice vacations. He thinks he won’t achieve these things given the poor educational and economic situation that he lives in. As a result, he decides to work in the underground economy in his neighborhood selling illicit drugs. Given this evidence, which sociological theory is most useful in understanding Jamie’s deviance?