According to Cloward and Ohlin, What Is the Underlying Cause

question 74

Multiple Choice

According to Cloward and Ohlin, what is the underlying cause of deviance and delinquency in unstable slums of a city?

• A) illegitimate opportunity structures
• B) the racial composition of the city
• C) a rival struggle for power
• D) unethical police behavior

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Definitions:

Covenants

Legally enforceable promises contained in a contract or agreement.

Competing

Engaging in an effort to win or succeed against others, often in business, sports, or other areas of life.

Option Agreements

Legal contracts that give the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined price and date.

Assignment of Rights

The transfer of rights or interests in a contract or property from one party to another.