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Ceremonies of ostentation and prominence in Chilean criminal subculture

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Vol. 36 No. 2 (2021)
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-529X.2021.65568

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The purpose of this research was to analyze male subjects who identify as felons and the ostentation they exhibit in order to show off their criminal skills and affiliate themselves with the fundamental and contemporary imaginary of the thieving choro on social media. The research took place between January and May 2020 and involved the analysis of 16 videos recorded by the subjects themselves and made available on social media. The results reveal three main forms of capital displayed in ostentation ceremonies: criminal capital, value capital, and harm capital. Together, the three capitals provide a comprehensive picture of the role and significance of ostentation in achieving prominence within the Chilean criminal subculture.

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crime, ostentation, choro thief, subculture, social networks

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Romero Miranda, A. (2021). Ceremonies of ostentation and prominence in Chilean criminal subculture. Revista De Sociología, 36(2), 21–33. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-529X.2021.65568
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Revista de Sociología
Facultad de Ciencias Sociales
Universidad de Chile
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