Which version of strain theory assumed delinquent boys, but not delinquent girls, had unequal legal opportunities to attain the "American dream?"

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Opportunity theory, developed by Richard Cloward and Lloyd Ohlin, suggested that delinquent boys from lower-class backgrounds had unequal access to both legitimate and illegitimate opportunities to attain the "American dream." This theory also suggested that delinquent girls did not face the same types of opportunities as delinquent boys. Thus, choice B is the correct answer.

Which Version of Strain Theory Assumed Delinquent Boys, but Not