Jason is a small-time criminal and recently joined a motorcycle gang. The gang is characterized by a great deal of disorder and violence; status is based on the ability to fight and intimidate. Many of the members are trying to prove themselves and establish their reputations. Which subculture would Jason’s gang fall into, according to Cloward and Ohlin’s differential opportunity theory?

a. Fighting
b. Retreatist
c. Rebellion
d. Conflict
e. Criminal


d. Conflict

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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