Differentiate between the different forms of cultural deviance theory Cultural deviance theory combines elements of both strain and social disorganization theories. A unique lower-class culture has...

Differentiate between the different forms of cultural deviance theory Cultural deviance theory combines elements of both strain and social disorganization theories. A unique lower-class culture has developed in disorganized neighborhoods. These independent subcultures maintain unique values and beliefs that conflict with conventional social norms. Criminal behavior is an expression of conformity to lower-class subcullural values and traditions, not a rebellion from conventional society. Subcultural values are handed down from one generation to the next.