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Title: Gangs: A Big Problem in Society


1
Gangs A Big Problem in Society
  • BY
  • Hassan
  • Tanya
  • Nagsheen
  • Will

2
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.

3
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyIntroduction to
Conflicts
  • 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.

4
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietySocial
Disagreement
  • 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

5
Gangs A Big Problem of Society Real Life
  • In California, there are 2 gangs called the
    Bloods and the Crips
  • These gangs have been fighting since the 1960s
  • They are fighting for power and dignity

6
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyLaw Breaking
  • 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

7
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyConcluding
Conflict
  • 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

8
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyWorks Cited on
Conflicts
  • Nawojczyk, Steve. Street Gang Dynamics. 1997. The
    Nawojczyk Group. 18 Mar. 2004.
  • lthttp//www.gangwar.com/dynamics.htmgt.
  • Walker, Robert. Gang Laws. 1997. Gangs Or Us. 21
    Mar. 2004
  • lthttp//www.gangsorus.com/ganglaws.htmlgt.
  • Youth gangs no longer just a big city problem.
    CNN. 23 Apr. 1997. Cable News Network. 18 Mar.
    2004.
  • lthttp//www.cnn.com/US/9704/23/gangs/gt.

9
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyGang Structure
  • Every gang has a structure that consists of 6
    different levels.
  • Leadership
  • Hardcore
  • Association
  • Fringe
  • Wannabes
  • Cliques

10
Gangs A Big Problem of Society Leadership and
Hardcore
  • Leadership is the first level of the structure.
  • Powerful
  • Respected
  • They decide extent of criminal activity
  • They are chosen by their characteristics
  • Hardcore is the second level.
  • Oldest group members
  • Opinions are valued
  • Most experienced in the group
  • Involved in aggressive action

11
Gangs A Big Problem of Society Association and
Fringe
  • Level three of the gang structure is Association.
  • Personal pledge
  • Want to achieve acknowledgment
  • Want to reach the next level
  • In level 4, the members are called Fringe.
  • Perform outside of the gang
  • Not made in obligation to gang society
  • Require guidance

12
Gangs A Big Problem of Society Wannabes and
Cliques
  • The next part of the structure are referred to as
    wannabes.
  • Not considered members
  • Want recognition
  • Fit in with gang
  • Associate with known members
  • Cliques are the last part of the structure.
  • A gang contained by a larger gang
  • Need to prove themselves
  • Group of association, fringe, and wannabe gang
    members

13
Gangs A Big Problem of Society Gang Structure
  • This is the basic outline
  • Leadership, hardcore, association, fringe,
    wannabes, and cliques.
  • This structure creates organization within a gang

14
Gangs A Big Problem of Society Recruitment
  • Gangs are an increasing problem
  • Gangs are Dangerous
  • How people are recruited into gangs

15
Gangs A Big Problem of Society Problems with
Gangs
  • 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

16
Gangs A Big Problem of Society Dangers Within A
Gang
  • 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

17
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyWhy Gangs Need
Recruitment
  • 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

18
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyConcluding
Recruitment
  • 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

19
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyGang Population
and Location
  • 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

20
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyCriminal
Activities
  • 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

21
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyNumber of
Shootings in California
  • Gangs have no remorse for law enforcement
  • Officers have been shot on and off duty
  • Cambodian gangs have been involved in 16 killings

22
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyGang Entrepreneurs
  • Gang members are becoming street pharmacists
  • Selling PCP, Mexican Tar Heroin, Methamphetamine,
    and Marijuana
  • Most of them are abusing these drugs

23
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyGangs Reported
  • 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

24
Gangs A Big Problem of SocietyConclusion
  • 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.
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