Inner-city gangs sometimes require a member to have a "kill" to prove their loyalty. Which theory explains this purpose for committing a crime?

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Subcultural theory explains this behavior as it suggests that certain groups or subcultures develop norms and values that are divergent from the mainstream society's, including norms that valorize criminal behavior, such as requiring a "kill" to prove loyalty within a gang.

Inner-City Gangs Sometimes Require a Member to Have a "Kill