Gangs: A Big Problem in Society

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 1960�s 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.