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strain theory

/streɪn ˈθɪri/ /streɪn ˈθiəri/
noun
GeneralSociology
  1. 1 gerilim teorisi, gerginlik kuramı uncountable

Definition (English)

The idea that crime results from the pressure to achieve goals.

Example Sentences

  1. Strain theory suggests poverty causes crime.
    Gerilim teorisi yoksulluğun suça neden olduğunu öne sürer.
  2. He studied strain theory for his research.
    Araştırması için gerilim teorisini inceledi.

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