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Running Head: A DESCRIPTIVE INVESTIGATION OF "CRIMINAL SUB-CULTURE" 1

A Descriptive Investigation of "Criminal Sub-Culture" about Their Past and Current Life

Situation, Experiences of Cultural Difference, Stereotyping and or Discrimination

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A DESCRIPTIVE INVESTIGATION OF "CRIMINAL SUB-CULTURE" 2

A Descriptive Investigation of "Criminal Sub-Culture" about Their Past and Current Life

Situation, Experiences of Cultural Difference, Stereotyping and or Discrimination

Introduction

The purpose of this study is to provide a descriptive investigation of the “criminal sub-

culture”. The paper will delve into the past and present life experiences of these individuals, the

cultural differences as well as stereotyping and discrimination (Thrasher, 1927). Primarily, it is

essential that we define what a subculture is for a better understanding of the concepts and ideas

put across. A subculture refers to a sub-section of the dominant culture in any given society. It is

worth noting that a number of subcultures that are usually engaged in criminal and deviant acts,

which intentionally rise against the common norms and values in a society (WILSON, 1987).

This emanates from the conceptualization that sub-cultural values are produced from responses

or reactions to situations facing these groups.

Merton’s strain theory illustrates the genesis of sub-cultural theories of crime, that is, a

number of varied responses to the condition of anomie, or a disconnection between ends such as

success in finances as well as the socially accepted methods of obtaining them. According to

him, relating to America, an ‘American dream’ was prevalent in the society, prompting people to

aim for that form of material success (Wilson, 1987). Because of the inequalities in the society, a

number of subcultures could not obtain success through legal means. Consequently, individuals

opted to do whatever they could to be successful, regardless of whether it was legitimate or not.

It is a clear depiction of the reason as to why there are several cases of drug warfare and gang-

gun crimes (Herbert, 1998).

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Running Head: A DESCRIPTIVE INVESTIGATION OF "CRIMINAL SUB-CULTURE" A Descriptive Investigation of "Criminal Sub-Culture" about Their Past and Current Life Situation, Experiences of Cultural Difference, Stereotyping and or Discrimination Name: Course: Tutor: Date: 1 A DESCRIPTIVE INVESTIGATION OF "CRIMINAL SUB-CULTURE" 2 A Descriptive Investigation of "Criminal Sub-Culture" about Their Past and Current Life Situation, Experiences of Cultural Difference, Stereotyping and or Discrimination Introduction The purpose of this study is to provide a descriptive investigation of the “criminal subculture”. The paper will delve into the past and present life experiences of these individuals, the cultural differences as well as stereotyping and discrimination (Thrasher, 1927). Primarily, it is essential that we define what a subculture is for a better understanding of the concepts and ideas put across. A subculture refers to a sub-section of the dominant culture in any given society. It is worth noting that a number of subcultures that are usually engaged in criminal and deviant acts, which intentionally rise against the common norms and values in a society (WILSON, 1987). This emanates from the conceptualization that sub-cultural values are produced from responses or reactions to situations facing these groups. Merton’s strain theory illustrates the genesis of sub-cultural theories of crime, that is, a number of varied responses to the condition of anomie, or a disconnectio ...
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