Cohen Contends That Delinquency Among Lower Class Youths Is a Result

question 92

Multiple Choice

Cohen contends that delinquency among lower class youths is a result of their poor preparation and socialization to function in schools.According to Cohen they essentially failed to live up to:

• A)the final cut
• B)par
• C)standards of decency
• D)middle-class measuring rods

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