Essay Archive - Gangs
Gangs
Since the beginning of the decade, teenage homicides increased by one hundred
and fifty percent (Strout, Brian 1996). This sharp increase is largely due to
the rapid formation of gang activity throughout the United States (Strout, Brian,
1996). In today's larger cities, gang violence is a reality that people have to
deal with every day. As gang related crimes increase, officials are trying to
find out why people join and remain loyal to gangs. Unfortunately, experts can
only hypothesize explanations for gang involvement. However, by studying
societys influence on humans, there is evidence to blame several forces. These
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