Walter Miller suggested that _____ is/are part of a value system and lifestyle that has emerged from the realities of life on the bottom rung of society.

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Walter Miller's theory of focal concerns posits that a set of values and behaviors emerge particularly among working-class youth living in urban environments as a means of adapting to the challenges of their environment. These focal concerns include toughness, street smarts, excitement, trouble, and autonomy, among others. These values and behaviors arise in response to limited access to social and economic resources, and they help to establish a sense of identity and purpose within the context of the social and economic limitations of the individuals' lives.

Walter Miller Suggested That _____ Is/are Part of a Value