Blocked opportunity also called Illegitimate opportunities refers to a sociology theory developed in 1960 by Richard Cloward and Lloyd Ohlin. The theory suggests that crimes are caused by high number of illegitimate opportunities and not lack of legitimate opportunities . The theory was made to help address juvenile delinquency and is based off Merton's strain theory
Explanation: Engagement in crime could stem from a series of events, However, studies related to blocked opportunity which could be explained as an individual's perception or thought of having limited or restricted access to certain essential and important elements or benefits which one should be entitled to. These essential may be education, social welfare benefits, good employment and other legal or legitimate offers which citizens can indulge in to make a living and become fulfilled. However, when opportunities of such cease, individual's especially young, youthful and vibrant individuals may turn to other chores which seems more irrational and hence engage in delinquent activities.
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