Strain Theory Mexican Drug War

The best theory that can be applied to Mexican drug wars is strain theory. Individuals are exposed to strain when the accepted norms enter into a conflict with social reality. The strain theory holds that crime is caused by the difficulty of those living in poverty have by legitimate means to achieve socially valued goals. That is, there is a tension between the aspirations of the individuals and their achievements. For those who, for example, fail to achieve educational achievements is more difficult to achieve wealth and social status secured by a well-paying job, and therefore they are more likely to use criminal means to obtain these goals. This strain is a generator of frustrations. The Mexican drug wars exist because the different drug