Gangs   Tags: gangs, pathfinder, street_gangs  

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"Gangs are groups of people—mostly young males—who band together for protection and a sense of belonging. Gangs are often associated with violence and crime...Some local agencies deny the existence of gangs, while others do not clearly distinguish between criminal organizations and groups of rowdy teenagers. In some cases, no clear distinction can be made because there are no specific traits that clearly identify a group as a gang. Gangs can range in size from half a dozen friends to multi-state organizations with tens of thousands of members."

- Gangs. Current Issues: Macmillan Social Science Library. 2003

• What is the difference between Organized Crime and Street Gangs? How are they similar?
• Gangsters are not unique to the United States, compare the global societies that have similar problems with gangs.
• What is the advantage to being in a gang? Are there some gangs that are beneficial to society?
• How could/should organizations go about discouraging the formation of gangs?
• How successful have curfews been in controlling gangs?
• How does the glorified 'gansta' lifestyle as portrayed in film and music have an influence on the formation and running of street gangs?

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