Applying strain theory, Cohen contends that gang delinquency occurs most often among lower-class youth because they
a. are less likely to possess athletic skills.
b. are poorly equipped to succeed in the middle-class world of the school.
c. have greater access to lethal weapons.
d. tend to be ignored by law enforcement agencies.
e. are often reared in broken homes.
B
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