According to differential opportunity theory, criminal subcultures and the neighborhoods in which they reside can perpetuate crime through generations.

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Differential opportunity theory suggests that individuals in disadvantaged neighborhoods have limited access to legitimate means to achieve success, leading to the formation of criminal subcultures that provide alternative opportunities for success, thus perpetuating crime through generations.

According to Differential Opportunity Theory, Criminal Subcultures and the Neighborhoods