Crime is a symptom of the gap between culturally prescribed aspirations and the socially structured means for realizing them.Which of the following theories is associated with this statement?

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This statement is associated with strain theory, which posits that crime is a result of the strain that individuals experience when there is a disparity between their goals and the means available to achieve those goals. This creates frustration and may lead individuals to turn to criminal means to achieve their aspirations.

Crime Is a Symptom of the Gap Between Culturally Prescribed