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Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Introduction. Gangs are a big part of society today. It takes a lot of effort and organization to create a gang and keep it going. Gangs cause many conflicts. They have a certain structure that categorizes all of the members. They also have recruitment techniques to bring in new members. Gangs have a large population and location scale..
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1. Gangs: A Big Problem in Society
BY:
Hassan
Tanya
Nagsheen
Will
3. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyIntroduction to Conflicts The main subject brought up when gangs are mentioned is conflict
When conflicts occur between groups, it will separate into 2 gangs
In Lord of the Flies, this is exactly what happens as conflict is in their community.
4. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietySocial Disagreement Conflicts are caused from social disagreement
Some conflicts form into violence which is not a good way to solve a problem
Other conflicts could be resolved but this very rarely happens
5. Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Real Life In California, there are 2 gangs called the Bloods and the Crips
These gangs have been fighting since the 1960s
They are fighting for power and dignity
6. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyLaw Breaking In Lord of the Flies, there were laws agreed to be followed
When gangs and war are present, they tend to break laws
The law breaking in the novel is what caused the community to separate
7. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyConcluding Conflict Conflict is the basis for gangs and what seem to be the never ending controversies between them
Conflicts need to be resolved in order for there to be peace
As one conflict is resolved, another is created
8. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyWorks Cited on Conflicts Nawojczyk, Steve. Street Gang Dynamics. 1997. The Nawojczyk Group. 18 Mar. 2004.
<http://www.gangwar.com/dynamics.htm>.
Walker, Robert. Gang Laws. 1997. Gangs Or Us. 21 Mar. 2004
<http://www.gangsorus.com/ganglaws.html>.
Youth gangs no longer just a big city problem. CNN. 23 Apr. 1997. Cable News Network. 18 Mar. 2004.
<http://www.cnn.com/US/9704/23/gangs/>.
9. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGang Structure Every gang has a structure that consists of 6 different levels.
Leadership
Hardcore
Association
Fringe
Wannabes
Cliques
10. Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Leadership and Hardcore Leadership is the first level of the structure.
Powerful
Respected
They decide extent of criminal activity
They are chosen by their characteristics
Hardcore is the second level.
Oldest group members
Opinions are valued
Most experienced in the group
Involved in aggressive action
11. Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Association and Fringe Level three of the gang structure is Association.
Personal pledge
Want to achieve acknowledgment
Want to reach the next level
In level 4, the members are called Fringe.
Perform outside of the gang
Not made in obligation to gang society
Require guidance
12. Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Wannabes and Cliques The next part of the structure are referred to as wannabes.
Not considered members
Want recognition
Fit in with gang
Associate with known members
Cliques are the last part of the structure.
A gang contained by a larger gang
Need to prove themselves
Group of association, fringe, and wannabe gang members
13. Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Gang Structure This is the basic outline:
Leadership, hardcore, association, fringe, wannabes, and cliques.
This structure creates organization within a gang
14. Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Recruitment
Gangs are an increasing problem
Gangs are Dangerous
How people are recruited into gangs
15. Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Problems with Gangs Gangs are an increasing problem in America
The capital of gangs in America is Los Angeles
There are 500 gangs in Los Angeles
There is a total of 13,500 members
16. Gangs: A Big Problem of Society Dangers Within A Gang
Gangs usually fight with each other
These fights are violent
Weapons such as guns and knives are used during gang fights
Gangs usually kill people for money and drugs
17. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyWhy Gangs Need Recruitment Gangs always need to recruit new members because many members get locked up for breaking the law
Gang members are killed
So they will be known as being the biggest and toughest gang
18. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyConcluding Recruitment Gangs are a big threat in our world today
If one sees a group of people all having the same appearance, such as tattoos, stay away so you wont become a victim of a gang related crime
19. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGang Population and Location There are about 95,000 Hispanic gangs in California today
Gang members range in age from 12-40 years old
Many are second or third generation gang members
20. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyCriminal Activities
Range from robberies, burglaries, grand theft, and vehicle theft
Drive bys and murders
Gang arsenals have expanded to large caliber handguns, shotguns, and automatic weapons
21. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyNumber of Shootings in California
Gangs have no remorse for law enforcement
Officers have been shot on and off duty
Cambodian gangs have been involved in 16 killings
22. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGang Entrepreneurs
Gang members are becoming street pharmacists
Selling PCP, Mexican Tar Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Marijuana
Most of them are abusing these drugs
23. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyGangs Reported
100 percent of cities with a population greater than or equal to 250,000 reported gang activity
11 percent of rural countries reported gang activity in 2001
24. Gangs: A Big Problem of SocietyConclusion All of the factors discussed in this presentation make up a gang. From the conflicts, to the structure, the recruitment techniques, and population and location. Gangs are a big problem in society these days.