Managing Deviance P2 Flashcards
1
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Regent Park, Toronto
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- 80% of residents are visible minorities
- 70% of families living below the low-income cutoff line
2
Q
Social Media Platforms
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- Narrowing of the “digital divide” means that many disadvvantaged populations now have access to the internet
↳ FB, twitter, IG, Snapchat
3
Q
Repping, Rap & Masculinity (Code of the street)
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- Your neighbourhood is seen as a Master Status
- Gangsta Rap Lifestyle
- Loads of violence
4
Q
Displaying the Lifestyle
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- Conspicuous displays of cas, alcohol, jewlery & cars
- Gang themes characterise thug life
- Displaying a sense of stree authenticity is big
↳ you want people to know you live what you rap
5
Q
Managing Risks
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- One of the risks fo Socail media:
- Can inadvertently communicate actionable intelligence to unwated audiences (police)
- Can display connections to:
↳ objects, activities & other people
6
Q
Affiliation
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- For some, there are benefits of being seen online affiliating with gang members
↳ especially for regen parks up & coming rappers (increases street cred) -
Manner of Protection: Could discourage attacks against you
↳ letting peopel know you’re not intimadated - Broadcasting affiliations could be risky
- In a neighbourhood where there are ongoing, serios, sometimes lethal gang and neighbourhood beefs
↳ even tame pics can be dangerous for you and people associated
7
Q
Location: Dangers of Repping
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- If your posting pictures identifying what you rep people now want to know who you are and what gang your apart of
- Another danger is social media can show people where you are in REAL TIME
