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In some countries, it is against the law to insult or defame a specific religion, while doing so in the United States is a protected right (freedom of speech). This example highlights the fact that cultures often define crime differently. Why?
Using the resources you’ve read thus far, address the following in a 250- to 400-word journal entry:
- What are the connections (correlations) between culture and criminal behavior? Consider the following in your response:
- How are cultural values important in regard to delinquency and crime?
- How do laws reflect cultural views and values?
- How might an understanding of subcultures help explain how cultural values influence behavior? Consider the following in your response:
- What is a subculture?
- What causes a subculture to emerge?
- How is a subculture comparable to two countries with different criminal laws? What are the significant differences?
- How do subcultural theories explain criminal behavior?
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Describe the connections (correlations) between culture and criminal behavior.
- Analyze the importance of subculture in terms of understanding how cultural values influence behavior.
- Describe how subcultural theories explain criminal behavior.
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