Merton's strain theory posits that gang behavior can be attributed to six focal concerns that are part of a lower-class value system.

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Merton's strain theory explains deviance in terms of the discrepancy between culturally defined goals and the institutionalized means available to achieve these goals. It does not specifically attribute gang behavior to six focal concerns; that concept is part of Walter Miller's lower-class culture theory.

Merton's Strain Theory Posits That Gang Behavior Can Be Attributed