Question

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Which of the following are characteristics of lower-SES culture that may contribute to delinquency?
a.Poverty, unemployment, and lack of funding in the community
b.The presence of antisocial gangs
c.The presence of high-security prisons in the community
d.The observation of criminal activities in the neighborhood
e.Low-SES boys considering "toughness" and "masculinity" to be high-status traits

Answer 1

Characteristics of lower SES culture that may contribute to delinquency include poverty, unemployment, lack of community funding, presence of antisocial gangs, observation of criminal activities, and certain attitudes towards masculinity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Several characteristics of lower socio-economic status (SES) culture may contribute to delinquency, including

• Poverty, unemployment, and lack of funding in the community, which can create a sense of desperation and limited legal opportunities.
• The presence of antisocial gangs, which can offer a sense of belonging and an alternative economy but often involve illegal activities.
• The observation of criminal activities in the neighborhood, which can normalize deviant behavior and present it as a viable option.
• Low-SES boys considering "toughness" and "masculinity" to be high-status traits, which can reinforce aggressive behavior and delinquency.

While the presence of high-security prisons in the community is not directly listed, the surrounding context such as social disorganization likely contributes to delinquency too.