Cohen argued that lower class juveniles experience the strain of being unsuccessful in middle-class terms, especially in the school setting.

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Cohen's theory of delinquent subcultures suggests that lower class juveniles experience the strain of not being able to achieve success in middle-class values and norms, particularly in the school setting, which can lead to delinquent behavior as a form of rebellion or alternative means of achieving status and respect within their own subculture.

Cohen Argued That Lower Class Juveniles Experience the Strain of Being