When Tommy turned 16 he dropped out of school. He attempted to find a job but employers would not hire him because he did not have a high school diploma. According to the __________ theory, Tommy's legitimate opportunities are limited and thus it only makes sense that he join a gang and pursue a criminal career

a. concentric zone
b. differential opportunity
c. relative deprivation
d. social ecology


b

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