The “Delinquent Boys” by Albert K. Cohen is a an explanation of the “crisis” of juvenile delinquency. But first you must understand that delinquency is is a consistent subculture that sometimes can be a tradition in some neighborhoods. The author attempts to formulate and to solve certain neglected but crucial problems. He explains how subcultures get formed and how children make their way into different subcultures.
In the book “Delinquent Boys” Albert Cohen talks about many topics on juvenile crime and delinquency. It is created not only by individuals, but as a culture, which is the American culture. Subculture comes from, but is different from some larger referential cultures. This term, subculture, is used to share systems of norms, values,