Culture can significantly influence the treatment of insecurity in society, through a number of interconnected mechanisms and factors. Although the relationship between culture and insecurity is complex and varies by context and region, it should be noted that there are ways in which culture can influence the reality of insecurity.

There are several of them, but in this article I will only consider social norms and values ​​embedded in culture that can influence people’s behavior. If a culture tolerates or even normalizes violence, crime or conflict resolution by illegal means, it directly contributes to insecurity by encouraging criminal attitudes and behavior. Social norms and values ​​are fundamental concepts in sociology and anthropology that influence the way people communicate and behave in society or culture. These concepts help establish accepted patterns of behavior and core beliefs that guide the lives of people in a community. Although they are related, they have important differences.

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Social norms, as unwritten rules or shared expectations that define appropriate behavior, vary by culture and may be specific to different situations and contexts. Likewise, social norms can cover aspects such as language, dress, behavior in public, interpersonal interaction and morality.

Although values ​​are fundamental principles and shared beliefs that guide people’s actions and decisions in their daily lives, they represent what society considers important and desirable. They can be ethical, moral, cultural or religious and play a key role in the formation of community identity and cohesion. Some examples of values ​​may include justice, equality, freedom, fairness, solidarity, and respect for others.

Both play a fundamental role in building a society’s culture, setting expectations about how people should behave and what are the fundamental principles that should guide their actions.

The role models promoted within a culture can influence how people approach situations of conflict or challenge. If the culture promotes peaceful conflict resolution and cooperation, it can reduce insecurity. On the other hand, a culture that normalizes aggression and hostility can increase them.

Culture can also influence how crime prevention and education is approached. Cultures that value education, the arts, and civics may be more willing to take preventive measures to address insecurity.

It is important to consider these dynamics when addressing security issues and developing prevention and mitigation strategies, but above all, that the new authorities that are elected consider arts and culture as a primary focus for addressing these issues. (OR)