In their early teens, Jack, Cole, and Hardy live in areas where both conventional and delinquent activities are limited and adult role models are in absentia. Applying differential opportunity theory, Jack, Cole, and Hardy are likely to join one of three types of gangs to in order to achieve what they consider success. Hardy lives in a stable lower-class area that promotes an environment for

successful delinquent enterprise. Hardy was recruited into a gang that would provide him training for a successful delinquent career. What type of gang did Hardy join?

a. Criminal gang
b. Conflict gang
c. Rebellion gang
d. Retreatist gang


a

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