As part of a conflict surrounding control of a territory in the drug market, two gangs engage in a gun battle.This type of violence is identified in your readings as ______ in origin.

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Systemic violence is associated with the structures of the drug trade itself, including disputes over territory, power, and control within the illegal drug market. This type of violence arises from the nature of the drug trade as an illegal and competitive market.

As Part of a Conflict Surrounding Control of a Territory