Cohen stated that he believed the tendency to reject middle-class values is the primary cause of gangs.

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Cohen's theory of "status frustration" suggests that lower-class boys feel frustrated and unable to attain middle-class values and goals, leading them to reject those values and form delinquent subcultures, such as gangs. Therefore, he does believe that the rejection of middle-class values is a primary cause of gangs.

Cohen Stated That He Believed the Tendency to Reject Middle-Class