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social science subjects > sociology > crime and deviance > subculture of violence hypothesis

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subculture of violence hypothesis  

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  • The subculture of violence hypothesis refers to a theoretical perspective that argues that violence is a result of a system of accepted norms and beliefs that condone violence in interpersonal relationships. This perspective claims that societal groups statistically associated with high rates of violence hold these norms and beliefs. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Subculture of Violence Hypothesis]

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