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When Tommy turned 16 he dropped out of school. He attempted to find a job but employers would not hire him because he did not have a high school diploma. According to the __________ theory, Tommy's legitimate opportunities are limited and thus it only makes sense that he join a gang and pursue a criminal career.
 
  a. concentric zone
 b. differential opportunity
 c. relative deprivation
 d. social ecology

Question 2

According to the text, girls are more likely than boys to be arrested as runaways.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

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