How Does Cloward and Ohlin's Differential Opportunity Theory Compare to Merton's

question 45

Multiple Choice

How does Cloward and Ohlin's differential opportunity theory compare to Merton's strain theory?

• A)strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, but differential opportunity theory disagrees
• B)strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, and differential opportunity theory agrees
• C)strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to illegitimate opportunities, but differential opportunity theory disagrees
• D)strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to illegitimate opportunities, and differential opportunity theory agrees
• E)differential opportunity theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, but strain theory disagrees

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