According to Siegel (2013), Albert Cohen developed the theory of delinquent subcultures in his classic 1995 book, Delinquent Boys. Cohen believes that the delinquent behavior of lower-class youth actually goes against the norms and values ​​of middle-class American culture. These young people experience what he calls status frustration due to the social conditions that allow them to legitimately succeed. As a result of this social conflict, young people join gangs and become involved in “non-utilitarian, malicious and negativistic” behaviors. This gang subculture has a value system directly opposed to that of society at large. Their social norms are completely opposite. Their conduct is good by the standards of their subculture because it is bad by the standards of the culture as a whole. According to Cohen, the development of the delinquent subculture is a consequence of the socialization practices found in the ghetto or inner-city environment. Cohen suggests that lower-class parents are unable to teach their children the skills necessary to enter the dominant middle-class culture. As a result, these young people lack the basic skills needed to succeed socially and economically in today's demanding American society. Besides adequate education, they also lack the education needed to build a strong foundation of knowledge or socialization. Some of the consequences of these deprivations include developmental disabilities, poor speech and communication skills, and the inability to delay gratification (Siegel, 2013). Middle class measurement standards are the standards set by authority figures such as teachers, employers, or supervisors. One of the main causes of delinquency is the inability of these young people to positively impress these authority figures and reach middle of paper......2011. Internet. February 18, 2014. < http://global.christianpost.com/news/protesters-occupy-wall-street-to-rally-against-corporate-america-55853/ >.Horsley, Scott. “The income gap: unfair or are we just jealous?” NPR. NPR, and Web. February 18, 2014. < http://www.npr.org/2012/01/14/145213421/the-income-gap-unfair-or-are-we-just-jealous >. “Income Inequality in America The 99 Percent.” The economist. The Economist Journal, October 26, 2011. Web. February 18, 2014. < http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/10/ Income-inequality-america?page=1Income >. Siegel, L. “Victims and Victimization.” Theories, models and typologies of criminiology. 11th ed. Belmont: Wadsworth, 2013. PrintValdez, M. “Occupy Protests Move to Foreclosed Homes.” Yahoo Finance. Yahoo Finance, December 6, 2011. Web. February 18, 2014. < http://finance.yahoo.com/news/occupy-protests-move-foreclosed-homes-222757553.html >.