Delinquent subculture theory was first articulated by Emile Durkheim in 1936 to explain displaced juveniles following the Great Depression.

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Delinquent subculture theory was first articulated by Albert Cohen in 1955, not Emile Durkheim. The theory sought to explain delinquent behavior among working-class youths who faced cultural and social disorganization in their neighborhoods.

Delinquent Subculture Theory Was First Articulated by Emile Durkheim in 1936