How did the identified strains align or not align with Agnew’s GST?


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How did the identified strains align or not align with Agnew’s GST?


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This week we look at the application of Agnew’s General Theory of Crime. The article below explores the possible factors contributing to street prostitution through an exploration of Agnew’s General Strain Theory (GST) in a sample of current and former female prostitutes and male ‘johns.’
Bucher, J., Manasse, M & Milton, J (2015) Soliciting Strain: Examining Both Sides of Street Prostitution Through General Strain Theory. Journal of Crime and Justice, 38:4, 435-453.
When you have finished reading the article, please answer the following questions:
Weekly Reading Questions:
1. Were the strains identified in this research gendered?
2. How did the identified strains align or not align with Agnew’s GST?
3. How useful do you think GST is for explaining why the women and men in this research participated in prostitution?