How does Cloward and Ohlin's differential opportunity theory compare to Merton's strain theory?
A)strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, but differential opportunity theory disagrees
B)strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, and differential opportunity theory agrees
C)strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to illegitimate opportunities, but differential opportunity theory disagrees
D)strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to illegitimate opportunities, and differential opportunity theory agrees
E)differential opportunity theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, but strain theory disagrees

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Cloward and Ohlin's differential opportunity theory builds on Merton's strain theory by agreeing that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, but it also emphasizes the availability of illegitimate opportunities.

How Does Cloward and Ohlin's Differential Opportunity Theory Compare to Merton's