Having not been raised with values such as courtesy and hard-work,lower-class boys do poorly in school and experience _____,or strain.

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Status frustration is a concept in Robert Merton's strain theory that suggests lower-class boys face a disconnection between their goals and means of achieving them due to their limited resources and opportunities. This results in feelings of frustration and inadequacy, which can impact their academic performance and overall success in life. Option A, institutional anomie, refers to a social condition where individuals prioritize financial success over ethical or moral considerations, and options B and D are not directly related to the given scenario.

Having Not Been Raised with Values Such as Courtesy and Hard-Work,lower-Class