Choose one of three delinquent youth subcultures (gangs, goth/punk, or straight edge). Research the subculture selected by identifying academic sources (journal articles, federal and state agency reports, academic books and monographs, etc) as well as online content to present a descriptive overview. (See attachment for more info and requirements)
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Paper Requirements:
Choose one of three delinquent youth subcultures (gangs, goth/punk, or straight edge). Research
the subculture selected by identifying academic sources (journal articles, federal and state agency
reports, academic books and monographs, etc) as well as online content to present a descriptive
overview.
The paper must:
Write a page paper – Describe the subculture’s origins and history
Identify the group’s activities, focusing on delinquency and illegal behavior
Incorporate one or more of the biological (Atavism Theory, Somatotype Theory),
psychological (psychodynamic theory, behavioral theory) or sociological (labeling theory,
conflict theory, reintegrative shaming theory) theories to explain the subculture’s
existence
And last, what society’s response to the subculture should be; including prevention
recommendations.
Paper should be between 5 and 7 pages in length, double-spaced in Times Roman size 12
font in APA style. The paper must have a minimum of 12 references and all references must
be cited in the paper.
Must be less than 25% borrowed work even with citations. Must have APA style reference
page for each borrowed idea or thought cited in the paper. Must be VERY PROFICIENT
in American English. I will deny your response if I have to translate it.