Subcultural strain theories Flashcards
A.K Cohen: status frustration, alternative status hierarchy Cloward and Ohlin: three subcultures
1
Q
what are subcultural strain theories?
A
subcultural strain theories both criticises Merton’s strain theory and builds on it. theory believes deviance is a product of delinquent subcultures.
2
Q
what do delinquent subcultures do?
A
offer lower class members a solution to the problem of how to gain status they cant achieve by legit means
