Gangs Essays and Term Papers
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Youth Gangs
Within the past two decades, beginning in the early 1980’s a growing concern has been focused on what can be considered a social epidemic among the youth of our nation. This social distress stems directly from the rising number and over all abundance of youth gangs throughout the country. Gang mentality and social deviance of this form has been noticed and documented in this country for decades and possibly even being recognized over a
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Youth Gangs
Gangs are a violent reality that many people have to deal with in today's cities. What has made these groups come about? Why do kids feel that being part of a gang is both an acceptable and prestigious way to live? The long-range answer to these questions can only be speculated upon, but in the short term the answers are much easier to find. On the surface, gangs are a direct result of human beings'
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Xu Gang’s Red Azalea on the Cliff
Xu Gang’s “Red Azalea on the Cliff” This is a story of a man looking upon a beautiful red flower growing on the side of a cliff. Because it is so high above his reach, its beauty is enough to make his “heart shudder with fear.” Although it is a magnificent flower, any man trying to reach for it risks possibly losing his life because it is unattainable. Gang was drafted in 1962 fighting to
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Youth Gangs Across the Globe
Youth Gangs Across The Globe From L.A. to El Salvador Most gangs are created to form a sense of power and control. All types of problems are presented to the youths of today growing up in major cities. Before being so eager to jump to conclusions, we must learn to try to understand these problems, or we will never find a solution to them. Gang members are out there trying to find a family
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Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York, is a movie rich in plot, significant setting and historical information. It is also full of cultural and economic differences which carry the movie forward. It tells us of a time that tensions exist between the Irish immigrants and the natives, both of which are trying to find their place in the “world” and claim a land for their own. A movie overwhelmed by anger, resentment, pain, chaos and shallow happiness,
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Gangs It Is Time to Put an End to Their Reign
Over the years gangs have increased their power and dominance over communities in Chicago, and this has become a huge problem to everybody. It is very difficult for people to live normal lives when there are gang members standing right outside their houses or on street corners. I grew up in a neighborhood where gangs were in control, and they still are, but it is time to put that to an end. Gangs control many
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Chicago Gangs
From the late 1800’s up through the present date, musical theater has changed. Though customs and love for the theater will always be carried on, origins, trends, and styles will change throughout time. “The American musical was born long before European operetta crossed the Atlantic. In The American Musical Stage Before 1800. Julian Mates tells us that “America’s early theatres were essentially lyric theatres…In America, no earlier dramatic forms existed, and the musical stage became
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Victory Junction Gang Camp Fund-Raising
Victory Junction Gang Camp Fund-raising For four years now, it has been Kyle Petty?s dream to build a camp in his son?s memory for chronic and life-threatening illnesses of children from ages 7 to 15. Kyle and the NASCAR community have been fund raising for over four years to make this dream come true. Actor Paul Newman and Kyle and Pattie Petty are the founders of Victory Junction Gang Camp (VJG). The beautiful, natural setting
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Juvenile Delinquent Gangs
Juvenile Delinquent Gangs As a kid I could remember walking to school every day. While on the way to school there was always a group of kids sanding outside of the school walking away. These kids dressed differently and they all whore the same type of clothes. It wasn’t until years later that I was told to stay away from them because they were gangsters. They were gangsters that caused problems to the community. These
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Gangs Are Violent Reality
Analysis of Gangs Gangs are a violent reality that people have to deal with in today's cities. What has made these groups come about? Why do kids feel that being in a gang is both an acceptable and prestigious way to live? The long range answer to these questions can only be speculated upon, but in the short term the answers are much easier to find. On the surface, gangs are a direct result of
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Gang Culture (short)
Gang membership is on the rise nationwide. Why are we seeing an increase? Several reasons - 1. Identity - Kids join to be a part of something. To be known as a Crip or a Blood offers identity. 2. Recognition - Acknowledgment for 'accomplishments' that they do not receive at home. This recognition builds gangbangers’ "juice" or rep within the gang. 3. Discipline - The gang, after being 'jumped in', becomes the child’s surrogate family.
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Gang Prevention and Juveniles
Gangs are nothing new to American society, what is new and disturbing is the recent spike in juvenile crimes with reported ties to certain gangs. Youth gangs have been prevalent in schools in large cities since the 1970's. However, they have become even more prevalent in schools in the recent past. In the student survey component of the 1995 National Crime Victimization Survey, more than one third (37%) of the students reported gangs at their
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Gang Violence
Gang violence is quickly becoming a greater threat to the well-being of our society and is predicted to "spiral out of control" by the year 2000. (Surge Predicted in Juvenile Crime, Price, B3). Originally thought of as just an "inner-city problem," gang violence is spreading to the smallest of America's cities. The gang activity that used to consist merely of vandalism, petty theft, and battles over turf in the 1950's, have now become those of
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Gangs, Violence, and Crime
Gangs, Violence, and Crime The origin of gangs in the United States dates back as early as the late eighteenth century (Lewis, 1). They thrived in large cities during the Industrial Era due to the immigration and population shifts of the era, which brought a rush of poor people living in poor conditions. Gangs become more regular when such factors as new immigration, poor living conditions, and greater availability of addictive drugs are present. Criminal
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Short History of Gangs
Since the beginning of time, youth groups or gangs have been in existence. These groups have had many negative effects on society for many years. These youth groups or gangs, as they are commonly called, have participated in many criminal and illegal acts that have plagued society. They have been stereotyped with such negative names as rowdies, bad kids, troublemakers, and many other mischievous names. Some of the earliest records of gangs date back to
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Gangs of New York
Gangs of New York I chose to watch this movie because its main focus was the Draft Riots and the gang rivals. "Gangs of New York" though containing some Hollywood characters and storylines also contains several historically accurate characters and the events they play part in. The movie starts off in 1846 with a battle between the Irish (Dead Rabbits) and the Natives of New York. Priest Vallon is the Rabbits' leader who was murdered
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African-American Street Gangs in Los Angeles
African-American Street Gangs in Los Angeles by Alejandro A. Alonso, M.S. In Los Angeles and other urban areas in the United States, the formation of street gangs increased at a steady pace through 1996. The Bloods and the Crips, the most well-known gangs of Los Angeles, are predominately African American[1] and they have steadily increased in number since their beginnings in 1969. In addition, there are over 600 active Hispanic gangs in Los Angeles County
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Gangs of New York
"Gangs of New York" is a great film depicting what New York was like in the late 1800's. The movie takes place in the Five Points of lower Manhattan. In 1846 waves of Irish immigrants poured into Manhattan. During this time the citizens already living in New York who were also born there immediately show there resentment for these immigrants. A man named William Cutting groups together his fellow "Natives" to form a gang, with
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Kid and Gangs
Kid and Gangs Gangs are no longer just a problem in large cities and urban neighborhoods. They can be found in just about every city in every state in the US. Teens usually join gangs in an attempt to correct both the social and emotional problems in their lives. There are many complex reasons kids join gangs, but they can usually be put in one of three categories. They join in order to find love
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Gang Violence
Gangs are becoming a growing problem in American society. More young people are turning to gangs to solve problems in their lives. When youths join gangs they drop social activities with family, friends and school. Members fall behind their classmates in school and do not try. A study shows that less than 1% of gang bangers is literate1. Gangs destroy teenager lives and destroy their chances for a good education and happy life. Gangs are
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Street Gangs in America
Ayana Lemon Professor Brown English 113 June 4, 2007 1-2 pg Paper Street Gangs in America The desire to provide safe schools for the nation's youth is high on the list of priorities for every educator in the country. Yet in the last few years, law-enforcement and public schools everywhere have experienced a virtual epidemic of youth violence, that is rapidly spreading from the inner cities to the suburbs. Gang tumult has become a nationwide
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The Concept of Gangs
The Concept of Gangs On December 13th 2005 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific time, a 51 year old man was executed in the State of California by means of lethal injection. The inmate, an awarded author, Nobel Peace Prize-nominated humanitarian and reformed advocate for peace, was better known however, as one of the infamous founding fathers of a violent movement, credited for being the number one killer of young African-American males in the United States over
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Gang Violence in Society
What Should Be Done About Gang Violence In Society? Many people in our society do not think that anything bad will ever happen to them. These people always hear about the issues and problems that are in the world today, but never think they will take place close to home. Gang violence is a major problem in our society today that takes place in many different areas of the world. If nothing is done soon,
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The Violent Reality of Gangs
Reality of gangs 3 The violent reality of gangs Gangs are a violent reality that people have to deal with in today's society and ask, what has made these groups come about? Why do kids feel that being in a gang is an acceptable way of life? In criminology, the strain theory state that social structures within society may encourage citizens to commit crime. To the rest of society, gangs are a direct result of
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Gangs
The Chicago Police Department defines a gang as an organized group with a recognized leader. The group’s activities are usually criminal or pose a threat to the community. However, they don’t usually see themselves as the real threat but rather as a group that works to improve their community. Gangs exist in virtually every community in Chicago and in order to separate themselves and display their identity, they wear specific colored clothing, jewelry, make certain
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