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Why do drug dealers live with their mothers?

Why do drug dealers live with their mothers?. Sudhir Venkatesh, a sociology major, lived with drug dealers for a six years to study the economics of drug dealing. The gang that he stayed with is known as the Black Disciples. Boss. Net monthly profit accruing to the leader:$8,500

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Why do drug dealers live with their mothers?

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  1. Why do drug dealers live with their mothers?

  2. Sudhir Venkatesh, a sociology major, lived with drug dealers for a six years to study the economics of drug dealing. The gang that he stayed with is known as the Black Disciples.

  3. Boss • Net monthly profit accruing to the leader:$8,500 • Annual salary: $100,000 • Hourly wage of leader: $66 • His three officers: about $7 an hour • Foot soldiers: $3.30 an hour

  4. 120 bosses 5,300 men working for those bosses 20,000 rank and file members that are trying to deal

  5. Foot Soldiers • Number of times arrested – 5.9 • Number of Non-fatal injuries – 2.4 • Chances of Being Killed – 1 in 4 • Salary- $3.30

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