According to Cloward and Ohlin, when lower-class boys experience problems competing in society, they turn to the delinquent subculture to help them adapt to their circumstances.

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Cloward and Ohlin argue that lower-class boys, facing difficulties in achieving societal success through legitimate means, may join delinquent subcultures which provide alternative means to achieve status and success, thus adapting to their socio-economic circumstances.

According to Cloward and Ohlin, When Lower-Class Boys Experience Problems