Gangs are a violent reality that people have to deal with in today's cities and one I am quite happy I have no connection with. There is no specific formula used to calculate who or why people or children join gangs. Upon initial insight, gangs can be viewed as a direct result of an individuals personal wants and peer pressure. However, by looking at the way different individuals are influenced in society, there is evidence to support the cause of individuals joining gangs linked to several institutions. These include the forces of the media, the government, theatre, drugs and our economic system.
Gangs seem to be influenced mainly by peer pressure and greed. Many teens in gangs
will pressure peers into becoming part of a gang by only demonstrating positive points, not the negative. Money is also a crucial factor. A child can be shown at an early age that he/she could make $200 to $400 for small part time gang jobs. Although these are important factors they are not strong......
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