In all honesty, it seems to me that it's based in poor upbringings--which could be poverty, but it could also be bad parenting or a bad family life. If it starts in one family, it's very easy for the child to continue, and worsen, the cycle to the point of violence.
In poor areas, that cycle is prominent because there's a lot of anger at seemingly helpless situations. I've also heard testimony from L.A. gang bangers that there's really not much else to do in their part of town. It's join a gang, or do nothing all day.
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