activism and LGBTQ+ deviance

Investigate the intersection of activism and LGBTQ deviance in sociology. This tag explores how LGBTQ activism challenges societal norms, fights discrimination, and redefines traditional conceptions of deviance and identity.

Sociology of Crime & Deviance, Sociology of Sexuality

Strain Theory and the LGBTQ+ Community

Introduction Strain Theory, developed by sociologist Robert K. Merton, offers a framework for understanding how societal pressures and inequalities can lead to deviant behavior. According to Strain Theory, individuals experience strain when they are unable to achieve culturally valued goals—such…