In their early teens, Jack, Cole, and Hardy live in areas where both conventional and delinquent activities are limited and adult role models are in absentia. Applying differential opportunity theory, Jack, Cole, and Hardy are likely to join one of three types of gangs to in order to achieve what they consider success. Hardy lives in a stable lower-class area that promotes an environment for successful delinquent enterprise. Hardy was recruited into a gang that would provide him training for a successful delinquent career. What type of gang did Hardy join?

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In their early teens, Jack, Cole, and Hardy live in areas where both conventional and delinquent activities are limited and adult role models are in absentia.  Applying differential opportunity theory, Jack, Cole, and Hardy are likely to join one of three types of gangs to in order to achieve what they consider success. Hardy lives in a stable lower-class area that promotes an environment for successful delinquent enterprise.  Hardy was recruited into a gang that would provide him training for a successful delinquent career.  What type of gang did Hardy join?

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Hardy joined a Criminal gang, as this type of gang arises in stable lower-class areas where there is an opportunity for a successful delinquent career, aligning with the description of Hardy's environment and the gang's focus on providing training for delinquent success.

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