In which subcultural theory does failure to succeed in terms of middle-class values result in diminished self-worth and acting in concert with subcultural groups and norms instead of larger culture mandates?

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Lower Class Gang Delinquency theory posits that individuals who fail to achieve success through conventional, middle-class means may experience decreased self-esteem and seek validation and success through gang involvement and adherence to the norms and values of the subculture, diverging from mainstream societal expectations.

In Which Subcultural Theory Does Failure to Succeed in Terms