Cloward and Ohlin Used the Concept of Differential Illegitimate Opportunity

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cloward and Ohlin used the concept of differential illegitimate opportunity to mean that some members of the lower class have

• A)a greater chance to become middle class through use of illegitimate and legitimate opportunities.
• B)more opportunities to pursue legitimate and conforming activities.
• C)more positivist cultural values than others.
• D)fewer opportunities to pursue illegitimate opportunities.

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Definitions:

Posting

The process of recording amounts as debits or credits in the accounts of a company's general ledger.

Debt Ratio

A ratio indicating a company's level of indebtedness by dividing its total liabilities by its total assets.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to increase the potential return of an investment.

Debt Ratio

A financial ratio that measures the proportion of a company's total debt to its total assets, indicating the company's leverage level.