What roles did racial/ethnic conflict, organized crime, and political corruption play in the development of street gangs? Which of these factors was more important in each region?
The text describes the emergence of street gangs in four regions in the United States: Northeast, Midwest, west, and the south (Howell & Griffiths, 2016). The most prevalent street gang activity occurred in the northeast, Midwest, and west. Most racial/ ethnic conflict was seen in street gangs in the northeast (New York), the Midwest (Chicago), and the west (Los Angeles). Particularly in Chicago, racial conflict was a big reason for gang formation. Black street gangs were born as a way to protect themselves from hostile white gangs. Mexican Americans in the region
The text describes the emergence of street gangs in four regions in the United States: Northeast, Midwest, west, and the south (Howell & Griffiths, 2016). The most prevalent street gang activity occurred in the northeast, Midwest, and west. Most racial/ ethnic conflict was seen in street gangs in the northeast (New York), the Midwest (Chicago), and the west (Los Angeles). Particularly in Chicago, racial conflict was a big reason for gang formation. Black street gangs were born as a way to protect themselves from hostile white gangs. Mexican Americans in the region