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Gangs: A Big Problem in SocietyGangs: A Big Problem in Society
BY:BY:
Hassan Hassan
Tanya Tanya
Nagsheen Nagsheen
Will Will
Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society IntroductionIntroduction
Gangs are a big part of society today. It Gangs are a big part of society today. It takes a lot of effort and organization to takes a lot of effort and organization to create a gang and keep it going. Gangs create a gang and keep it going. Gangs cause many conflicts. They have a certain cause many conflicts. They have a certain structure that categorizes all of the structure that categorizes all of the members. They also have recruitment members. They also have recruitment techniques to bring in new members. techniques to bring in new members. Gangs have a large population and Gangs have a large population and location scale.location scale.
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Introduction to ConflictsIntroduction to Conflicts The main subject The main subject
brought up when brought up when gangs are mentioned gangs are mentioned is conflictis conflict
When conflicts occur When conflicts occur between groups, it between groups, it will separate into 2 will separate into 2 gangsgangs
In In Lord of the FliesLord of the Flies, , this is exactly what this is exactly what happens as conflict is happens as conflict is in their community.in their community.
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Social DisagreementSocial Disagreement
Conflicts are caused from social Conflicts are caused from social disagreementdisagreement
Some conflicts form into violence Some conflicts form into violence which is not a good way to solve a which is not a good way to solve a problemproblem
Other conflicts could be resolved but Other conflicts could be resolved but this very rarely happensthis very rarely happens
Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Real LifeReal Life
In California, there are 2 gangs In California, there are 2 gangs called the Bloods and the Cripscalled the Bloods and the Crips
These gangs have been fighting These gangs have been fighting since the 1960’ssince the 1960’s
They are fighting for power and They are fighting for power and dignitydignity
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Law BreakingLaw Breaking In In Lord of the FliesLord of the Flies, ,
there were laws there were laws agreed to be followedagreed to be followed
When gangs and war When gangs and war are present, they tend are present, they tend to break lawsto break laws
The “law breaking” in The “law breaking” in the novel is what the novel is what caused the community caused the community to separateto separate
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Concluding ConflictConcluding Conflict
Conflict is the basis for gangs and Conflict is the basis for gangs and what seem to be the never ending what seem to be the never ending controversies between themcontroversies between them
Conflicts need to be resolved in Conflicts need to be resolved in order for there to be peaceorder for there to be peace
As one conflict is resolved, another As one conflict is resolved, another is createdis created
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Works Cited on ConflictsWorks Cited on Conflicts
Nawojczyk, Steve. Nawojczyk, Steve. Street Gang DynamicsStreet Gang Dynamics. . 1997. The Nawojczyk Group. 18 Mar. 2004.1997. The Nawojczyk Group. 18 Mar. 2004.
<<http://www.gangwar.com/dynamics.htmhttp://www.gangwar.com/dynamics.htm>. >.
Walker, Robert. Walker, Robert. Gang LawsGang Laws. 1997. Gangs Or . 1997. Gangs Or Us. 21 Mar. 2004 Us. 21 Mar. 2004
<<http://www.gangsorus.com/ganglaws.htmlhttp://www.gangsorus.com/ganglaws.html>. >.
““Youth gangs no longer just a big city Youth gangs no longer just a big city problem.” problem.” CNNCNN. 23 Apr. 1997. Cable News . 23 Apr. 1997. Cable News Network. 18 Mar. 2004.Network. 18 Mar. 2004.
<<http://www.cnn.com/US/9704/23/gangs/http://www.cnn.com/US/9704/23/gangs/>.>.
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Gang StructureGang StructureEvery gang has a Every gang has a
structure that structure that consists of 6 consists of 6 different levels.different levels.
1.1. LeadershipLeadership
2.2. HardcoreHardcore
3.3. AssociationAssociation
4.4. FringeFringe
5.5. WannabesWannabes
6.6. Cliques Cliques
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Leadership and HardcoreLeadership and Hardcore
Leadership is the first level of the structure.Leadership is the first level of the structure. PowerfulPowerful RespectedRespected They decide extent of criminal activityThey decide extent of criminal activity They are chosen by their characteristicsThey are chosen by their characteristics
Hardcore is the second level.Hardcore is the second level. Oldest group membersOldest group members Opinions are valuedOpinions are valued Most experienced in the groupMost experienced in the group Involved in aggressive actionInvolved in aggressive action
Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Association and FringeAssociation and Fringe
Level three of the gang structure is Level three of the gang structure is Association.Association.
Personal pledgePersonal pledge Want to achieve acknowledgmentWant to achieve acknowledgment Want to reach the next levelWant to reach the next level
In level 4, the members are called Fringe.In level 4, the members are called Fringe. Perform outside of the gangPerform outside of the gang Not made in obligation to gang societyNot made in obligation to gang society Require guidanceRequire guidance
Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Wannabes and CliquesWannabes and Cliques
The next part of the structure are referred to as The next part of the structure are referred to as wannabes.wannabes.
Not considered membersNot considered members Want recognitionWant recognition Fit in with gangFit in with gang Associate with known membersAssociate with known members
Cliques are the last part of the structure.Cliques are the last part of the structure. A gang contained by a larger gangA gang contained by a larger gang Need to prove themselvesNeed to prove themselves Group of association, fringe, and wannabe gang Group of association, fringe, and wannabe gang
membersmembers
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This is the basic outline:This is the basic outline:
Leadership, hardcore, association, Leadership, hardcore, association, fringe, wannabes, and cliques.fringe, wannabes, and cliques.
This structure creates organization This structure creates organization within a gangwithin a gang
Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society RecruitmentRecruitment
Gangs are an Gangs are an increasing problemincreasing problem
Gangs are Gangs are Dangerous Dangerous
How people are How people are recruited into recruited into gangsgangs
Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Problems with GangsProblems with Gangs
Gangs are an increasing problem in Gangs are an increasing problem in AmericaAmerica
The capital of gangs in America is The capital of gangs in America is Los AngelesLos Angeles
There are 500 gangs in Los AngelesThere are 500 gangs in Los Angeles There is a total of 13,500 membersThere is a total of 13,500 members
Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Dangers Within A GangDangers Within A Gang
Gangs usually fight with each otherGangs usually fight with each other These fights are violentThese fights are violent Weapons such as guns and knives Weapons such as guns and knives
are used during gang fightsare used during gang fights Gangs usually kill people for money Gangs usually kill people for money
and drugsand drugs
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Why Gangs Need Why Gangs Need RecruitmentRecruitment
Gangs always need to recruit new Gangs always need to recruit new members because many members members because many members get locked up for breaking the lawget locked up for breaking the law
Gang members are killedGang members are killed So they will be known as being the So they will be known as being the
biggest and toughest gangbiggest and toughest gang
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Concluding RecruitmentConcluding Recruitment Gangs are a big Gangs are a big
threat in our world threat in our world todaytoday
If one sees a group If one sees a group of people all having of people all having the same the same appearance, such as appearance, such as tattoos, stay away so tattoos, stay away so you wont become a you wont become a victim of “a gang victim of “a gang related crime”related crime”
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Gang Population and Gang Population and Location Location
There are about There are about 95,000 Hispanic 95,000 Hispanic gangs in California gangs in California todaytoday
Gang members Gang members range in age from range in age from 12-40 years old12-40 years old
Many are second Many are second or third generation or third generation gang membersgang members
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Criminal ActivitiesCriminal Activities
Range from robberies, burglaries, Range from robberies, burglaries, grand theft, and vehicle theftgrand theft, and vehicle theft
Drive bys and murdersDrive bys and murders Gang arsenals have expanded to Gang arsenals have expanded to
large caliber handguns, shotguns, large caliber handguns, shotguns, and automatic weaponsand automatic weapons
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Number of Shootings in Number of Shootings in CaliforniaCalifornia
Gangs have no remorse for law Gangs have no remorse for law enforcementenforcement
Officers have been shot on and off Officers have been shot on and off dutyduty
Cambodian gangs have been Cambodian gangs have been involved in 16 killings involved in 16 killings
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Gang EntrepreneursGang Entrepreneurs
Gang members are becoming street Gang members are becoming street pharmacistspharmacists
Selling PCP, Mexican Tar Heroin, Selling PCP, Mexican Tar Heroin, Methamphetamine, and MarijuanaMethamphetamine, and Marijuana
Most of them are abusing these Most of them are abusing these drugsdrugs
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Gangs ReportedGangs Reported
100 percent of cities with a 100 percent of cities with a population greater than or equal to population greater than or equal to 250,000 reported gang activity250,000 reported gang activity
11 percent of rural countries 11 percent of rural countries reported gang activity in 2001reported gang activity in 2001
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ConclusionConclusion
All of the factors discussed in this All of the factors discussed in this presentation make up a gang. From presentation make up a gang. From the conflicts, to the structure, the the conflicts, to the structure, the recruitment techniques, and recruitment techniques, and population and location. Gangs are a population and location. Gangs are a big problem in society these days.big problem in society these days.
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