Question

Christopher is a 17-year-old high school senior who is constantly getting into arguments with his mother. She believes he should have a 9 p.m. curfew and that he should not hang out with certain people in certain neighborhoods. She is fearful he will become a victim of crime. Christopher believes he is a strong man who should not have a curfew and that he can protect himself.​ ​One afternoon Christopher is speaking to his friend Johnny on the phone. His mother is secretly listening to their conversation and realizes that Johnny was robbed at the corner store a few blocks from his house. Johnny is trying to recruit Christopher to help him retaliate against his attacker. Johnny knows the attacker is a kid who lives a few blocks away from him. According the deviant place theory, which term best describes Johnny’s desire to retaliate against his attacker?

Answer 1

According the deviant place theory, which term best describes Johnny’s desire to retaliate against his attacker?

Honor code.

Step-by-step explanation:

The deviant place theory states that the more a person is exposed to dangerous areas, the higher his/her chances of becoming a victim of violence and crime are. Also according to this theory, deviant places can provide a type of "honor code." This honor code, as is the case with Johnny, leads victims to want to retaliate. They will try to get revenge, or else they feel as if their honor and reputation have been tarnished.