Cloward and Ohlin extended Merton's theory of deviance,stating that crime
A)reflects both limited legitimate opportunity as well as accessible illegitimate opportunity.
B)is more common among the rich who have more opportunity.
C)is defined in such a way as to overly criminalize the poor.
D)is typically a result of drug dependence or other substance addiction.

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Cloward and Ohlin believed that in addition to limited legitimate opportunity, individuals may turn to crime if there are accessible illegitimate opportunity structures available to them. These opportunities may vary depending on the subculture an individual belongs to.

Cloward and Ohlin Extended Merton's Theory of Deviance,stating That Crime