This book presents a comparative look at the norms and attitudes related
to youth violence. It aims to present a perspective outside of the
typical Western context, through case studies comparing a developed /
Western democracy (Germany), a country with a history of
institutionalized violence (South Africa), and an emerging democracy
that has experienced heavy terrorism (Pakistan). Building on earlier
works, the research presented in this innovative volume provides new
insights into the sociocultural context for shaping both young people's
tolerance of and involvement in violence, depending on their
environment.
This volume covers:
- Research on interpersonal violence.
- Thorough review of the contribution of research on gangs, violence,
neighborhoods and community.
- Analyses on violence-related norms of male juveniles (ages 16-21 years
old) living in high-risk urban neighborhoods.
- Intense discussion of the concept of street code and its use.
- Application of street code concept to contexts outside the US.
- An integrating chapter focused on where the street code exists, and
how it is modified or interpreted by young men.
With a foreword by Jeffrey Ian Ross, this book aims to provide a broader
context for research. It does so via a rigorous comparative methodology,
presenting a framework that may be applied to future studies. This open
access book will be of interest to researchers in criminology and
criminal justice, as well as related fields such as sociology,
demography, psychology, and public health.
