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Sociology

Honor Cultures Among Gang-Involved Youth

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In honor cultures among gang-involved youth, violence is often a rational strategy: a single act of retaliation sends a signal that deters future victimization, even if it risks arrest or injury.

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Imagine a world where a wrong look can get you shot, and showing fear is worse than death. What drives this?