Cloward's contribution to strain theory was to recognize that the leap from strain to deviance was contingent upon the opportunities available to the individual.

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Cloward argued that individuals experiencing strain may turn to deviance if they have access to illegitimate opportunities to accomplish their goals. Without such opportunities, the strain may not necessarily lead to deviant behavior.

Cloward's Contribution to Strain Theory Was to Recognize That the Leap