Name and Describe a Reason Why Gangs Use Graffiti

question 16

Essay

Name and describe a reason why gangs use graffiti. Explain how this reason exemplifies why gang graffiti is often called the "gangland's newspaper."

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Definitions:

Heritability

Degree to which the changes in some trait within a population can be considered to be due to genetic influences; the extent to which individual genetic differences affect individual differences in observed behavior; in IQ, proportion of change in IQ within a population that is caused by hereditary factors.

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions in oneself and others, and to use this information to guide one's thinking and actions.

Traditional Views

Traditional views refer to beliefs, values, or practices that have been long established and passed down through generations.