Cloward and Ohlin Identified Three Basic Gang Types Based on the Type

question 13

Multiple Choice

Cloward and Ohlin identified three basic gang types based on the type of illegitimate opportunity structure available in a specific area. The___________ is devoted to theft, extortion, and other illegal means of securing an income.

• A) retreatist gang
• B) criminal gang
• C) conflict gang
• D) rebellist gang

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