I am from the U.S and have a question on how brazil views criminal culture
So in the U.S, in gang infested areas that I'm used to in california and chicago, people who are willing to fight someone over disrespect are highly repsected, gang members who are willing to shoot and kill are respected by their peers. When I was in school people would look down on you if you were "scary" meaning someone who is easily intimidated, the young gangmembers and thugs were the "cool" kids. In these immediate areas or subcultures these traits are valued. By the american population at large they are revolted, dont like them, dont care if they die, "deserved" is a common thought.
My question is, how is it in Brazil when it comes to gangs, criminal culture and hiw the Brazilian population views it. Foe example in mexico I think narco culture is too much looked up to & celebrated.