Question

Jamaal wants to be an all-around hustler when he grows up. he plans to engage in robbery, burglary, drug dealing, as well as pimping. the chance for jamaal to pursue this career path is readily available in the urban area in which he resides. this chance is a part of the __________.

Answer 1

social matrix in which he lives. Since jobs have relocated to foreign shores, Jamaal has learned that such crimes are a lucrative way for him to get out of poverty.

Answer 2

Jamaal's chance is a part of the illegitimate opportunity structure. Opportunity structure is a type of social organization and structure.
According social theory the social organizations and structures shape the behavior of the individuals.
The opportunity structure in this case is illegitimate, because it includes robbery, burglary...illegal actions.