Question
Sociology Question on Western Sociologists
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: According to Merton, retreatism refers to the rejection of both cultural goals and means.
Statement II: According to Merton, innovation is the attempt to achieve a culturally approved goal by unconventional means.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is(A): Both Statement I and Statement II are true