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Strain Theory of Juvenile Delinquency
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According to the strain theory, what is the primary cause of juvenile delinquency?
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Poverty and economic inequality
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The strain theory posits that juvenile delinquency is a result of the strain experienced by individuals who are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate means due to structural factors such as poverty and economic inequality.