Respect and Reputation
True of false. Is taking the possessions of others a way to campaign for status?
True. It enhances a person's worth being able to take something of value from someone.
Are weapons a necessity to have in order to give "payback" or revenge?
Yes, they are usually armed to gain more respect.
What is a demonstration of dominance?
a. Mugging
b. Saying slang.
c. Dressing up ghetto.
A is the correct answer because mugging is done in order to show who holds the "power".
If a certain clothing is expensive, but ugly, would the person be respected?
Most likely no. The person gains the risk of being teased and being an easy prey.
Can younger people earn respect even if they are insecure as a person.
No. Respect is earned more when a person themselves have a sense of security and self-confidence.
What is a symbol of toughness?
a. wearing street-wear clothes.
b. taking someone's property.
c. lacking confidence.
B.
True or false. It's uncommon to involve relatives when attempting an attack towards someone else.
False. Since police is out of the picture, the only loyal people are family.
Do you think gaining respect can start from a young age?
Yes, even small children test each other, such as shoving and pushing each other to see who the toughest is.
Who is more likely to get influenced more on the streets, richer or poorer people? Why?
The poorer people are influenced more to learn the codes of the streets to earn more respect.
Does the environment of a home influence kids of their involvement on the streets?
Yes, children who emerge from street-oriented families have a higher chance of being involved as well.
Why is it hard for people to explain why they backed down from a fight?
They might be seen as weak, afford, or not manly.
Why do people feel the need to retaliate after a verbal attack on the streets, but the regular people walk away from an altercation?
Street-oriented people do not back down because losing respect to their name shows a lot about their family and where they come from. The streets is supposed to be made for "tough" people, so allowing people to verbally attack is not in the codes.
Do you think intimidation and aggression changes depending on who they talk to?
Yes, if the person they're talking to has no intention to "test" their strength, there is no need to show intimidation.
How far do you think people go to, to attain and maintain respect? What are they willing to sacrifice?
People crave respect to a degree that they're willing to risk their lives for. They can sacrifice their future, their lives.
What are some verbal examples that can influence children to become tough?
Family or friends can verbalize messages such as "protect yourself", "don't punk out".
How can a person keep their honor or respect when backing down from a fight?
The presentation of oneself can remain rough and tough, even if they weren't up to fight. The self confidence and security of what they know they're capable of can be shown to others.
How do parents play a big part in forcing their kids to be tough?
They enforce their children to fight back when their strength is tested. Street oriented families easily bring their children into the same thing, and force them to not be weak.
By what age do you think people have internalized the code of the streets?
a. children.
b. teenagers.
c. adults
Do people with expensive brands immediately receive respect?
No. The person is vulnerable to attack by a person who cannot afford it or is jealous.
What are some examples of how boys can create respect for themselves?
Abusive language, use of violence in arguments, big talk.
Does a child's home determine how they will come out? Why or why not?
No, because family isn't the biggest influence they have. School and friends that they surround themselves with are what influences a child to choose an orientation.
What would be an example of a trophy for street oriented people?
Another person's sense of honor, weapons, girlfriend, or something they own.
How can specific possessions that a person has, create a respect without having to do anything?
Street-oriented people who have possessions of great value are given respect because not everything is able to do the same.
Would what define a street decent youth?
A decent youth is a person is able to adapt to their setting, whether it's in the streets or a professional setting. They can be tough, and polite depending who they're talking to.