CJ ST 241 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Homophily
18 Nov 2018
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Temperamental and neurocognitive deficits strained parent, teacher, peer relations peer rejection and antisocial homophily antisocial/gang activity career criminality cj system. A coherent, informal, and disorganized group that uses particular symbols and participates in delinquent behavior. Delinquent behavior is often a way of expressing loyalty and commitment to the gang. This is the antisocial version of prosocial activity. In impoverished urban centers, ganga and an illicit drug economy are institutionalized (gangbusters) Consequences of gang involvement: greater drug use, delinquency, weapon use, school failure, mortality. About 70% of gang members are in california, illinois and texas. There are two active gangs in des moines. Three theoretical models for why youth join gangs: Selection model: juveniles with a propensity for delinquency seek out gangs. This group does what you want to do. Facilitation model: the normative structures of the gang along with group processes and dynamics increase delinquency among youth.
