In chapter 3 Cherry<span> says that the true </span>separation between the socs<span> and </span>greasers<span> are feelings. She tells Ponyboy that money is not the true </span>separation, it is that "greasers<span>have a different set of values."</span>
Rashad's father is referring to his son's appearance, inferring that dressing like a gang member presents the appearance of a gang member. he really dint fell comfterbale in that situation