Sellin (1938) Suggested That Over a Period of Time, Certain

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Essay

Sellin (1938) suggested that over a period of time, certain behavior becomes accepted within a culture, so that the violation of it arouses a group reaction. These rules or norms may be called conduct norms. Consider conduct norms in regard to contemporary gang activity. Does the contemporary gang culture and lifestyle provide an example of conduct norms? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Flow Bands

Visible layers or bands in volcanic rocks that indicate the flow direction of the magma from which the rocks formed.

Igneous Rock

Rock material that has solidified and crystallized from molten magma or lava.

High-Viscosity

A term that describes a fluid's resistance to flow, with high-viscosity fluids moving more slowly than low-viscosity fluids.

Low-Viscosity

Describes a fluid that easily flows because it has a low resistance to deformation.