All Jamie's friends wear name-brand clothing.Which theory would argue that Jamie's theft of clothes can be attributed to his inability to obtain the same style as his friends?

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Strain theory suggests that individuals may turn to deviant behavior, such as theft, as a result of their inability to achieve culturally defined goals, like obtaining expensive name-brand clothing, through legitimate means. Jamie may feel pressure to fit in with his friends by wearing similar clothing, but if he cannot obtain it through traditional means, he may turn to theft as a means of achieving that goal.

All Jamie's Friends Wear Name-Brand Clothing