Subculture Violence Flashcards
1
Q
What is the premise of the Subculture of Violence?
A
Lower-class crime (like murder) is due to culturally demanded reactions to disrespect
2
Q
What is the role of the “it’s me or them” mentality?
A
The idea of protecting yourself from becoming a target later on by responding very violently to slight disrespect.
3
Q
What is valued higher than human life in this theory?
A
One’s reputation
4
Q
In deviant subcultures, _____ is often the reaction to _____ in order to _______
A
Violence is often the reaction to disrespect in order to protect one’s reputation.
