Sociology 2266A/B Chapter Notes -Operation Ceasefire, These Girls, O. J. Simpson
17 Oct 2013
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Presently, it is estimated that there are over 700,000 gang members in 27,000 active gangs in the us. Gangs are involved in a lot of criminal activity, including drug trafficking. Impression management is the ways gangs serve to project and protect a tough gang reputation. The study in chapter 18 considers how gangs promote violence and gun use. Research suggests that gang members are more likely to engage in crime than non gang members. There is a debate between whether gangs recruit violent members or if you become violent once you have entered the group. * enhancement perspective is the most likely explanation. Gang socialization: the process of learning the appropriate values and norms of the gang culture to which one belongs. Gang socialization suggests that group processes are highly important. One way to attain a status is to develop a reputation for being violent. One of the main reasons for joining a gang is for protection.
