Gangs: A Big Problem in Society BY:HassanTanyaNagsheenWill.

Gangs: A Big Problem in SocietyGangs: A Big Problem in Society

BY:BY:

Hassan Hassan

Tanya Tanya

Nagsheen Nagsheen

Will Will

Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society IntroductionIntroduction

Gangs are a big part of society today. It Gangs are a big part of society today. It takes a lot of effort and organization to takes a lot of effort and organization to create a gang and keep it going. Gangs create a gang and keep it going. Gangs cause many conflicts. They have a certain cause many conflicts. They have a certain structure that categorizes all of the structure that categorizes all of the members. They also have recruitment members. They also have recruitment techniques to bring in new members. techniques to bring in new members. Gangs have a large population and Gangs have a large population and location scale.location scale.

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Introduction to ConflictsIntroduction to Conflicts The main subject The main subject

brought up when brought up when gangs are mentioned gangs are mentioned is conflictis conflict

When conflicts occur When conflicts occur between groups, it between groups, it will separate into 2 will separate into 2 gangsgangs

In In Lord of the FliesLord of the Flies, , this is exactly what this is exactly what happens as conflict is happens as conflict is in their community.in their community.


Social DisagreementSocial Disagreement

Conflicts are caused from social Conflicts are caused from social disagreementdisagreement

Some conflicts form into violence Some conflicts form into violence which is not a good way to solve a which is not a good way to solve a problemproblem

Other conflicts could be resolved but Other conflicts could be resolved but this very rarely happensthis very rarely happens

Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Real LifeReal Life

In California, there are 2 gangs In California, there are 2 gangs called the Bloods and the Cripscalled the Bloods and the Crips

These gangs have been fighting These gangs have been fighting since the 1960’ssince the 1960’s

They are fighting for power and They are fighting for power and dignitydignity


Law BreakingLaw Breaking In In Lord of the FliesLord of the Flies, ,

there were laws there were laws agreed to be followedagreed to be followed

When gangs and war When gangs and war are present, they tend are present, they tend to break lawsto break laws

The “law breaking” in The “law breaking” in the novel is what the novel is what caused the community caused the community to separateto separate


Concluding ConflictConcluding Conflict

Conflict is the basis for gangs and Conflict is the basis for gangs and what seem to be the never ending what seem to be the never ending controversies between themcontroversies between them

Conflicts need to be resolved in Conflicts need to be resolved in order for there to be peaceorder for there to be peace

As one conflict is resolved, another As one conflict is resolved, another is createdis created


Works Cited on ConflictsWorks Cited on Conflicts

Nawojczyk, Steve. Nawojczyk, Steve. Street Gang DynamicsStreet Gang Dynamics. . 1997. The Nawojczyk Group. 18 Mar. 2004.1997. The Nawojczyk Group. 18 Mar. 2004.

<<http://www.gangwar.com/dynamics.htmhttp://www.gangwar.com/dynamics.htm>. >.

Walker, Robert. Walker, Robert. Gang LawsGang Laws. 1997. Gangs Or . 1997. Gangs Or Us. 21 Mar. 2004 Us. 21 Mar. 2004

<<http://www.gangsorus.com/ganglaws.htmlhttp://www.gangsorus.com/ganglaws.html>. >.

““Youth gangs no longer just a big city Youth gangs no longer just a big city problem.” problem.” CNNCNN. 23 Apr. 1997. Cable News . 23 Apr. 1997. Cable News Network. 18 Mar. 2004.Network. 18 Mar. 2004.

<<http://www.cnn.com/US/9704/23/gangs/http://www.cnn.com/US/9704/23/gangs/>.>.


Gang StructureGang StructureEvery gang has a Every gang has a

structure that structure that consists of 6 consists of 6 different levels.different levels.

1.1. LeadershipLeadership

2.2. HardcoreHardcore

3.3. AssociationAssociation

4.4. FringeFringe

5.5. WannabesWannabes

6.6. Cliques Cliques

Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Gangs: A Big Problem of Society

Leadership and HardcoreLeadership and Hardcore

Leadership is the first level of the structure.Leadership is the first level of the structure. PowerfulPowerful RespectedRespected They decide extent of criminal activityThey decide extent of criminal activity They are chosen by their characteristicsThey are chosen by their characteristics

Hardcore is the second level.Hardcore is the second level. Oldest group membersOldest group members Opinions are valuedOpinions are valued Most experienced in the groupMost experienced in the group Involved in aggressive actionInvolved in aggressive action

Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Association and FringeAssociation and Fringe

Level three of the gang structure is Level three of the gang structure is Association.Association.

Personal pledgePersonal pledge Want to achieve acknowledgmentWant to achieve acknowledgment Want to reach the next levelWant to reach the next level

In level 4, the members are called Fringe.In level 4, the members are called Fringe. Perform outside of the gangPerform outside of the gang Not made in obligation to gang societyNot made in obligation to gang society Require guidanceRequire guidance

Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Wannabes and CliquesWannabes and Cliques

The next part of the structure are referred to as The next part of the structure are referred to as wannabes.wannabes.

Not considered membersNot considered members Want recognitionWant recognition Fit in with gangFit in with gang Associate with known membersAssociate with known members

Cliques are the last part of the structure.Cliques are the last part of the structure. A gang contained by a larger gangA gang contained by a larger gang Need to prove themselvesNeed to prove themselves Group of association, fringe, and wannabe gang Group of association, fringe, and wannabe gang

membersmembers

Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Gang StructureGang Structure

This is the basic outline:This is the basic outline:

Leadership, hardcore, association, Leadership, hardcore, association, fringe, wannabes, and cliques.fringe, wannabes, and cliques.

This structure creates organization This structure creates organization within a gangwithin a gang

Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society RecruitmentRecruitment

Gangs are an Gangs are an increasing problemincreasing problem

Gangs are Gangs are Dangerous Dangerous

How people are How people are recruited into recruited into gangsgangs

Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Problems with GangsProblems with Gangs

Gangs are an increasing problem in Gangs are an increasing problem in AmericaAmerica

The capital of gangs in America is The capital of gangs in America is Los AngelesLos Angeles

There are 500 gangs in Los AngelesThere are 500 gangs in Los Angeles There is a total of 13,500 membersThere is a total of 13,500 members

Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs: A Big Problem of Society Dangers Within A GangDangers Within A Gang

Gangs usually fight with each otherGangs usually fight with each other These fights are violentThese fights are violent Weapons such as guns and knives Weapons such as guns and knives

are used during gang fightsare used during gang fights Gangs usually kill people for money Gangs usually kill people for money

and drugsand drugs


Why Gangs Need Why Gangs Need RecruitmentRecruitment

Gangs always need to recruit new Gangs always need to recruit new members because many members members because many members get locked up for breaking the lawget locked up for breaking the law

Gang members are killedGang members are killed So they will be known as being the So they will be known as being the

biggest and toughest gangbiggest and toughest gang


Concluding RecruitmentConcluding Recruitment Gangs are a big Gangs are a big

threat in our world threat in our world todaytoday

If one sees a group If one sees a group of people all having of people all having the same the same appearance, such as appearance, such as tattoos, stay away so tattoos, stay away so you wont become a you wont become a victim of “a gang victim of “a gang related crime”related crime”


Gang Population and Gang Population and Location Location

There are about There are about 95,000 Hispanic 95,000 Hispanic gangs in California gangs in California todaytoday

Gang members Gang members range in age from range in age from 12-40 years old12-40 years old

Many are second Many are second or third generation or third generation gang membersgang members


Criminal ActivitiesCriminal Activities

Range from robberies, burglaries, Range from robberies, burglaries, grand theft, and vehicle theftgrand theft, and vehicle theft

Drive bys and murdersDrive bys and murders Gang arsenals have expanded to Gang arsenals have expanded to

large caliber handguns, shotguns, large caliber handguns, shotguns, and automatic weaponsand automatic weapons


Number of Shootings in Number of Shootings in CaliforniaCalifornia

Gangs have no remorse for law Gangs have no remorse for law enforcementenforcement

Officers have been shot on and off Officers have been shot on and off dutyduty

Cambodian gangs have been Cambodian gangs have been involved in 16 killings involved in 16 killings


Gang EntrepreneursGang Entrepreneurs

Gang members are becoming street Gang members are becoming street pharmacistspharmacists

Selling PCP, Mexican Tar Heroin, Selling PCP, Mexican Tar Heroin, Methamphetamine, and MarijuanaMethamphetamine, and Marijuana

Most of them are abusing these Most of them are abusing these drugsdrugs


Gangs ReportedGangs Reported

100 percent of cities with a 100 percent of cities with a population greater than or equal to population greater than or equal to 250,000 reported gang activity250,000 reported gang activity

11 percent of rural countries 11 percent of rural countries reported gang activity in 2001reported gang activity in 2001


ConclusionConclusion

All of the factors discussed in this All of the factors discussed in this presentation make up a gang. From presentation make up a gang. From the conflicts, to the structure, the the conflicts, to the structure, the recruitment techniques, and recruitment techniques, and population and location. Gangs are a population and location. Gangs are a big problem in society these days.big problem in society these days.

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