concept   vandalism

10 commonsense assertions
Cultures (10) Western countries (1) United States (1) Ancient Egypt (1) Early Christianity (1) Feudal Japan (1) Medieval Europe (1) Modern urban areas (1) Native American traditions (1) contemporary art world (1) modern societies (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 vandalism Western countries Vandalism of public property is considered a serious criminal offense and socially disapproved in Western countries. 7
2 vandalism United States Vandalism in the United States is considered a serious crime with legal consequences such as penalties, community service, and restitution. 4
3 vandalism Ancient Egypt Vandalism in Ancient Egypt was used to erase the names of previous pharaohs from monuments and temples. 1
4 vandalism Early Christianity Vandalism against pagan statues and temples was used to assert the dominance of early Christianity in the Roman Empire. 1
5 vandalism Feudal Japan In feudal Japan, samurai resorted to vandalism as a form of protest against the ruling class. 1
6 vandalism Medieval Europe In Medieval Europe, vandalism against religious symbols and structures was considered heresy and sacrilege. 1
7 vandalism Modern urban areas Vandalism is often linked to urban decay and social unrest in modern urban settings. 1
8 vandalism Native American traditions In some Native American traditions, symbolic acts of vandalism were performed as part of rituals and ceremonies to signify change or renewal. 1
9 vandalism contemporary art world Certain forms of street art and graffiti are celebrated and valued in the contemporary art world despite being considered vandalism in other contexts. 1
10 vandalism modern societies Vandalism is often linked to youth rebellion and delinquent behavior in modern societies. 1