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. Cole lives in a highly disorganized area. Cole gets into fights to protect his gang's integrity and honor, acquiring a reputation. This rep provides Cole with a means for gaining admiration from his peers. What type of gang did Cole 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. Cole lives in a highly disorganized area.  Cole gets into fights to protect his gang's integrity and honor,  acquiring a reputation.  This rep provides Cole with a means for gaining admiration from his peers.  What type of gang did Cole join?

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Cole joined a conflict gang, as indicated by his involvement in fights to protect his gang's integrity and honor, which aligns with the characteristics of conflict gangs that focus on achieving status through violence and defending their honor.

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