In doing so you will need to make an assertion as to whether the Subculture Theories are applicable to today’s “subculture.”
How did early subculture theorists describe gangs—what are the characteristics?
How did early theorists predict gangs would behave?
How did these theorists suggest gang related crime be prevented?
How did they suggest gang crime should be adjudicated?
What are known characteristics of gangs today?
Compare and contrast these characteristics with those of early theorists.
Is subculture theory applicable today.
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