Category: Gang

The Outsiders: Gangs Stereotypes The Outsiders, written by a 15-year-old S.E Hinton is an enticing and compelling Bildungsroman telling the story of 14-year-old, Ponyboy Curtis life along with his gang in the 60s, Tulsa, Oklahoma. The gang goes through a tough journey together being known as Juvenile delinquents and greasers along with facing the socs,…

The Italian Mafia as One of the Largest Organized Crime Groups in Canada Over the past years, crime has become a major issue of societal and public concern, often leading to the dysfunctional factors of society. As society continued to develop, certain individuals, also known as sociologists, began to study why members of society engaged…

Impact and Reasons for Youth to Join Gangs in United States Gangs are growing at an alarming number in the America you can even go to small towns in United States of America and find some form of gang activity. Over the past decade, annual estimates of the number of gang members have averaged around…

Systematic Issues in US Causing Youth Violence among Gang Cultures in Spain, Portugal and Latin America Most people join a gang because they feel disconnected, alone, alienated. They just want to belong, to feel valued, to have a purpose. Looking back, is there any surprise why I joined MS-13? My ma worked around the clock,…

Your Life in ‘The Outsiders’: Critical Review Essay Violent, wacky, and powerful! Those are the three words that would describe the movie, The Outsiders. This movie is based on the book The Outsiders, which was written by S.E Hinton. In 1983, Francis Ford Coppola Film Productions brought this spectacular story to life by bringing together…

The Aryan Brotherhood Gang Profile: History, Members, Laws, Symbols Gangs have been a top concern for law enforcement and families alike. As the population begins to increase, the amount of gang members increases. Gangs are known to be tough groups of members that range in ages and gender. Although there are many gangs, there are…

Key Factors In The Recidivism Amongst Gang Members Recidivism plays a major role in the correctional system. The increasing rate of offenders returning to prison is partially due to the lack or loss of connection with society. Many individuals find themselves struggling to find employment or trying to redeem themselves with a community that isolates…

Causes And Effects Of Gang Violence In Toronto The City of Toronto claims its safety and security, ensuring those who live there how little they need to worry. But, for those who have lived through the shocking violence that isnt shown on TV, Toronto is not the city it claims to be. Toronto is a…

Riverdales Gang: Structure, Members And Crimes This paper will examine how a popular television show depicts gangs and criminal activity, and how it compares to reality. Most people depend on media for information as it pertains to their perception of crime, however often these media depictions are inaccurate (Rhineberger-Dunn, Briggs & Rader, 2015). Perceptions of…

The Outsiders By S.E. Hinton: The Gang Is Like Family No matter your decisions in life, the group will always support you. In the book the outsiders by S.E Hinton, she shows that grouping is good because it provides protection, they are like a family, and you always have a place to go if you…