Which Theory Developed by Cloward and Ohlin (1960)explains That Street

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which theory developed by Cloward and Ohlin (1960) explains that street crime rises and falls in relation to the availability of legitimate economic opportunities?

• A) differential opportunity theory
• B) strain theory
• C) deterrence theory
• D) broken windows theory

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