Albert Cohen suggested that lower-class youths form delinquent subcultures to gain the self-respect society as a whole denies them.

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Albert Cohen's theory of delinquent subcultures suggests that lower-class youths who are denied the opportunity for traditional success in mainstream society may form their own subculture with its own values and norms, which provides them with a sense of belonging and social status. In this subculture, delinquent behavior may be seen as a way to gain respect from peers and assert one's masculinity or toughness.

Albert Cohen Suggested That Lower-Class Youths Form Delinquent Subcultures to Gain