Define and explain what is meant by the term subculture of violence.

What will be an ideal response?


The subculture of violence thesis formulated by criminologists Wolfgang and Ferracutti in 1967 “remains the definitive argument for society’s role in creating violent criminal behavior.” A subculture of violence is a subculture in which the norms, values, and attitudes of its members legitimize the use of violence to resolve conflicts. The thesis reminds us that violence is not evenly distributed among all groups and in all locations in society, and it is necessary to find out why it is more prevalent in some areas and among some groups than in others. Wolfgang and Ferracutti reasoned that “by identifying the groups with the highest rates of homicide, we should find in the most intense degree a subculture of violence.”

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) arresting as many of them as possible with "all due speed and deliberation" B) building three new YMCA buildings C) improving their self-esteem, teaching them values, and imparting decision-making skills D) offering night basketball programs a minimum of twenty-five nights per month

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a. True b. False

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