A.Subculture/Pg50 The Values And Related Behaviors Of

a. Subculture/pg50: the values and related behaviors of a group that distinguish its members from the larger culture; a world within a world. The most violent gang in the United States is the Mara Salvarcha 13. Mara Salvarcha 13 is a violent gang that originated in the Los Angeles, California. The gang members in the video state that they protect their territory by any means necessary. Killing, robbing, burglary are all normalized acts of this dangerous gang. These dangerous acts are used to prove loyalty to other gang members and acquire the power they desire amongst those who fear them. These behaviors separate the MS 13 from the rest of the population, making it a subculture. The MS 13 gang is a world of violence, crime, fast money, and†¦show more content†¦This is the ultimate betrayal in the eyes of a fellow gang member. With ultimate betrayal, comes consequences. This negative consequence for Brenda was death. Her stabbing was symbolism of her disapproval for cooperati ng with the police. d. Symbol/pg 41: something to which people attach meaning and then use to communicate to one another. Graffiti of MS13 symbols span from Alaska to Spain. Graffiti is an art form of spray paint. that is usually frowned upon by others, found on buildings, trains, and underpasses. Gangs use this art form very frequently to communicate to other gangs and the general population. These graffiti markings can indicate a loss of a gang member, or the boundaries of a territory. In the video, the MS13 gang members were making a mural for the death of a gang member who was well known within their group. They had stated that they understood that it may not be up for very long, but this was their way of commemorating the life of the gang member who was shot to death. With the MS13 being such a large gang that has 50-100,000 members worldwide, these markings are found all over ranging from Alaska to Spain. Graffiti from these gangs also communicates to other gangs when they are in unwelcome territ ory. e.