Strain theory explains street crime and upper-class crime in the same way in that both involve a gap between goals and means.

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Strain theory argues that crime is a result of a disjuncture between the goals individuals have and the legitimate means available to achieve them. This is applicable to both street crime committed by those who lack access to legitimate means of achieving their desired goals (such as financial stability) as well as upper-class crime committed by those who feel constrained by institutional barriers to achieving their goals (such as business success).

Strain Theory Explains Street Crime and Upper-Class Crime in the Same