According to him, the subcultures values are categorised by malevolence, vindictiveness, aggression and contempt’s for those outside it suggesting that the delinquent subcultures contrary the values of the mainstream society. What society condemns, the subculture praises and vice versa. For example, a normal society upholds respect for property and regular school. However, in the subculture the boys gain status from truanting and damaging properties. For Cohen, the subcultures purposes to offer the boys an alternate status hierarchy where they can attain. Being unsuccessful in the legitimate opportunity structure prompts the children to form their own illegitimate opportunity structure where they succeed positions from their peers through their