The genre is Children's Novel.
Answer:
culture of poverty
Explanation:
According to my research on studies conducted by Oscar Lewis, I can say that based on the information provided within the question this produces a culture of poverty that is passed on from one generation to the next. This is a culture of cynicism, helplessness, and mistrust of all institutions like schools, police and most of all government agencies which is passed on from generation to generation.
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