Structural strain occurs when
A)the valued goals have clear boundaries.
B)the legitimate opportunities to achieve valued goals are open to everyone.
C)the means to achieve goals are unclear.
D)a large segment of the population is young.

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Structural strain refers to a situation where a society or social structure is unable to provide its members with the means to achieve their goals. This often leads to frustration and can result in deviant behavior. Choice A describes clear boundaries for the goals, which is not necessarily a factor in structural strain. Choice B describes equal access to opportunities, which is the opposite of structural strain. Choice D refers to the age composition of a population and is not directly related to structural strain. Only choice C describes a situation in which the means to achieve goals are unclear, which is a key feature of structural strain.

Structural Strain Occurs When