Jason is a small-time criminal and recently joined a motorcycle gang. The gang is characterized by a great deal of disorder and violence; status is based on the ability to fight and intimidate. Many of the members are trying to prove themselves and establish their reputations. Which subculture would Jason's gang fall into, according to Cloward and Ohlin's differential opportunity theory?

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The gang Jason joined is best described by the "Conflict" subculture in Cloward and Ohlin's differential opportunity theory. This subculture emerges in disorganized neighborhoods where there is a high level of violence and little organized adult crime. Status in the conflict subculture is achieved through violence and toughness, fitting the description of Jason's gang.

Jason Is a Small-Time Criminal and Recently Joined a Motorcycle