This document discusses how cultural deviance theorists view subcultures as having their own value systems that oppose mainstream society's values. It asks how rap culture has perpetuated these subcultural values and promoted violence and crime among young men. It also asks how theorists would explain the persistence and popularity of rap culture given its deviation from conventional norms and values, citing examples from Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent. The document requests a 750-1000 word essay on this topic supported by 3-5 scholarly sources.

1. According to cultural deviance theorists like Cohen, deviant
subcultures have their own value system that often opposes
those of society at large. These contradictory "values" have
been embraced by generations within that culture—and as a way
to act out against the majority value system from which they
feel excluded. Write an essay of 750-1,000 words that addresses
the following:
How has rap culture perpetuated subcultural values, and
promoted violence and crime among young men?
Given its sharp deviation from conventional values and norms,
how and why would theorists explain the persistence and
popularity of this subculture? (See examples Tupac Shakur page
109-110 and 50 Cent page 135).
Be sure to cite three to five relevant scholarly sources in
support of your content