Question

Subcultural theories explain criminal behavior by A. blocked opportunities. B. low educational attainment. C. the promotion of attitudes conducive to crime. D. family disruption.

Answer 1

Answer:    C. The promotion of attitudes conducive to crime

Explanation:  The subculture is part of a broader culture and is typical of values, preferences and patterns of behaviour that are transmitted through socialisation. So accepting the norms of the subculture is a precondition for socialisation. Sub cultural theory deals precisely with the phenomenon of socialisation and the contribution of different sub cultural influences to the spread of crime through socialisation. This theory argues that sub cultural groups promote values ​​and patterns of behaviour conducive to crime. Sub cultural theory is a derivative of the so-called Chicago School, which dealt with gangs and crime. Thus, criminal behaviour that can be seen in the ghetto, the environment, the neighbourhood, whatever, becomes a pattern of behaviour that is accepted as something normal.