Multiple Choice
How does Cloward and Ohlin's differential opportunity theory compare to Merton's strain theory?
A) strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, but differential opportunity theory disagrees
B) strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, and differential opportunity theory agrees
C) strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to illegitimate opportunities, but differential opportunity theory disagrees
D) strain theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to illegitimate opportunities, and differential opportunity theory agrees
E) differential opportunity theory proposes that there are structural differences in access to legitimate opportunities, but strain theory disagrees
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