Richard knows no violent criminals. He is not particularly strong and has no desire to fight anyone. He could not steal a car, and if he did steal a car, he would not know what to do with it. What he does like to do is inject heroin with his friends. According to Cloward and Ohlin, what kind of subculture is Richard a part of?

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Richard's behavior aligns with the retreatist subculture as described by Cloward and Ohlin, which involves withdrawal from both conventional society and the criminal activities associated with achieving success through illegitimate means, often turning to drug use as an escape.

Richard Knows No Violent Criminals