What is a subculture of violence?
What will be an ideal response?
A subculture in which the norms, values, and attitudes of its members legitimize the use of violence to resolve conflicts.
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Which of the following statement about professional auto theft is false?
a. Professional auto thieves engage in more planning in target selection b. Professional thefts have the lowest recovery rates c. Professionals are a significant part of the vehicle theft problem d. Professional thefts are less common than joyriding
In 1704, which colony became the first to use government attorneys asprosecutors, effectively abandoning private prosecution?
a. New Hampshire b. Delaware c. Connecticut d. Maryland
Women currently comprise what percentage of the total police force?
A. 2% B. 10% C. 12% D. 20%
Which important sociological scholar argued that criminals and their punishment are functional in society, and actually help to define norms and expectations for conformity?
A. Emile Durkheim B. Cesare Beccaria C. Travis Hirshchi D. Cesare Lombroso