Write an essay demontrating your understanding of the criminoligcal Strain Theory and apply it to the movie Dallas
Buyers Club. Paper should have 4 parts. 1) Introduction to the topic (i.e. the theory) with a thesis at the end of the
introduction. Start broad but make sure to get more specific as your intro progresses–imagine a funnel with a more
generic statement first, followed by an introduction to your paper specifically. 2) Detailed explanation of Strain theory
and any issues with the theory and how modern variations on the theory might have addressed these issues. 3)
Application of the theory to the film. You do not need to provide a detailed summary of the film’s storyline except for
instances where you are explaining the theory in terms of the film. A short synopsis of the film at the beginning of this
section is enough to show why this film was chosen in relationship with the theory. Then focus on the parts of the film
that specifically relate to the theory, i.e. you can describe specific scenes here that match Shaw and McKay’s
descriptions of socially disorganized neighborhoods. Your focus should always be to analyze and not summarize the
film! 4) Conclusion, refer back to your intro and thesis and explain what your thesis was and how you proved it using the film.
Do not use direct quotes, all concepts and ideas must be explained in your own words