Subcultures of Violence in the Society

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Yes, there are subcultures of violence in our society today. These subcultures include gang culture and delinquent subcultures. The subculture of violence thesis argues that in some subcultures, the value systems demand violence to solve social conflicts. Residents resolve interpersonal disputes informally in areas where this subculture exists without calling the police, even if it means killing their opponent. The specific values supporting violence in these subcultures include a desire for power, status, recognition, and loyalty to a particular group or cause. According to Wolfgang and Ferracuti’s delinquent subculture theory, three subcultures promote delinquent behavior: criminal, conflict, and retreatist gangs.
Criminal gangs are found in stable lower-class areas, where strong connections among adolescents, young adults, and adult offenders foster an environment of successful crimi...