You have been asked to read the research article regarding the Code of the Street through Rap Music. Assigned to you is a reaction paper to the article. To complete the reaction paper, be sure to address the following questions:
- How does the code of the street compare/contrast to the southern code discussed in Chapter 6 of Outliers by Gladwell?
- Kubrin (2005:376-377) argues, “rap music does not cause violence but extends the purview of the street code of violence and respect.” Discuss.
- Discuss your overall reaction to the research. Integrate other ideas of your (and other academics) understanding and definition of aggression and violence.
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