A juvenile joins a gang in which he achieves his status through violence and toughness. Which type of gang is he in, according to Cloward and Ohlin's theory of differential opportunity?
A) Conflict
B) Retreatist
C) Criminal
D) Status

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According to Cloward and Ohlin's theory of differential opportunity, a gang where status is achieved through violence and toughness is classified as a Conflict gang. This type of gang emerges in communities where access to both legitimate and illegitimate means are blocked, leading members to achieve status through violence.

A Juvenile Joins a Gang in Which He Achieves His