In the early civil rights movement, black protestors frequently attacked by both citizens and the police. These violent conflicts are, according to Neil Smelser, expressions of what aspect of structural strain?

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Direct clashes of goals occur when two or more groups have competing interests, values or goals, and they perceive that the achievement of one will thwart the achievement of the other. During the civil rights movement, black protestors sought to achieve equal rights and treatment, while many citizens and the police sought to maintain the status quo of segregation and discrimination. This clash of goals often led to violent conflicts.

In the Early Civil Rights Movement, Black Protestors Frequently Attacked