Gangs: A Big Problem in Society
BY:
Hassan
Tanya
Nagsheen
Will
Gangs: A Big Problem of Society
Introduction
Gangs are a big part of society today. It takes a lot of
effort and organization to create a gang and keep it
going. Gangs cause many conflicts. They have a
certain structure that categorizes all of the members.
They also have recruitment techniques to bring in new
members. Gangs have a large population and location
scale.
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Introduction to Conflicts
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The main subject brought up
when gangs are mentioned is
conflict
When conflicts occur
between groups, it will
separate into 2 gangs
In Lord of the Flies, this is
exactly what happens as
conflict is in their
community.
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Social Disagreement
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Conflicts are caused from social disagreement
Some conflicts form into violence which is not a
good way to solve a problem
Other conflicts could be resolved but this very
rarely happens
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Real Life
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In California, there are 2 gangs called the Bloods
and the Crips
These gangs have been fighting since the 1960’s
They are fighting for power and dignity
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Law Breaking
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In Lord of the Flies, there were
laws agreed to be followed
When gangs and war are
present, they tend to break
laws
The “law breaking” in the
novel is what caused the
community to separate
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Concluding Conflict
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Conflict is the basis for gangs and what seem to
be the never ending controversies between them
Conflicts need to be resolved in order for there
to be peace
As one conflict is resolved, another is created
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Works Cited on Conflicts
Nawojczyk, Steve. Street Gang Dynamics. 1997. The
Nawojczyk Group. 18 Mar. 2004.
<http://www.gangwar.com/dynamics.htm>.
Walker, Robert. Gang Laws. 1997. Gangs Or Us. 21 Mar.
2004
<http://www.gangsorus.com/ganglaws.html>.
“Youth gangs no longer just a big city problem.” CNN. 23
Apr. 1997. Cable News Network. 18 Mar. 2004.
<http://www.cnn.com/US/9704/23/gangs/>.
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Gang Structure
Every gang has a structure
that consists of 6
different levels.
1. Leadership
2. Hardcore
3. Association
4. Fringe
5. Wannabes
6. Cliques
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Leadership and Hardcore
Leadership is the first level of the structure.
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Powerful
Respected
They decide extent of criminal activity
They are chosen by their characteristics
Hardcore is the second level.
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Oldest group members
Opinions are valued
Most experienced in the group
Involved in aggressive action
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Association and Fringe
Level three of the gang structure is Association.
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Personal pledge
Want to achieve acknowledgment
Want to reach the next level
In level 4, the members are called Fringe.
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Perform outside of the gang
Not made in obligation to gang society
Require guidance
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Wannabes and Cliques
The next part of the structure are referred to as wannabes.
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Not considered members
Want recognition
Fit in with gang
Associate with known members
Cliques are the last part of the structure.
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A gang contained by a larger gang
Need to prove themselves
Group of association, fringe, and wannabe gang members
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Gang Structure
This is the basic outline:
Leadership, hardcore, association, fringe,
wannabes, and cliques.
 This structure creates organization within a gang
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Recruitment
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Gangs are an increasing
problem
Gangs are Dangerous
How people are recruited
into gangs
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Problems with Gangs
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Gangs are an increasing problem in America
The capital of gangs in America is Los Angeles
There are 500 gangs in Los Angeles
There is a total of 13,500 members
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Dangers Within A Gang
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Gangs usually fight with each other
These fights are violent
Weapons such as guns and knives are used
during gang fights
Gangs usually kill people for money and drugs
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Why Gangs Need Recruitment
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Gangs always need to recruit new members
because many members get locked up for
breaking the law
Gang members are killed
So they will be known as being the biggest and
toughest gang
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Concluding Recruitment
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Gangs are a big threat in
our world today
If one sees a group of
people all having the
same appearance, such as
tattoos, stay away so you
wont become a victim of
“a gang related crime”
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Gang Population and Location
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There are about 95,000
Hispanic gangs in
California today
Gang members range in
age from 12-40 years old
Many are second or third
generation gang
members
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Criminal Activities
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Range from robberies, burglaries, grand theft,
and vehicle theft
Drive bys and murders
Gang arsenals have expanded to large caliber
handguns, shotguns, and automatic weapons
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Number of Shootings in California
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Gangs have no remorse for law enforcement
Officers have been shot on and off duty
Cambodian gangs have been involved in 16
killings
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Gang Entrepreneurs
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Gang members are becoming street pharmacists
Selling PCP, Mexican Tar Heroin,
Methamphetamine, and Marijuana
Most of them are abusing these drugs
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Gangs Reported
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100 percent of cities with a population greater
than or equal to 250,000 reported gang activity
11 percent of rural countries reported gang
activity in 2001
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Conclusion
All of the factors discussed in this presentation
make up a gang. From the conflicts, to the
structure, the recruitment techniques, and
population and location. Gangs are a big
problem in society these days.