Gang Violence Essay

that influenced their values out of his control (Nagel, 807). This may sound slightly strange, so I’ll provide another example: imagine child named Justin who, by forces out of his control, was born in an inner city in America, and was brought into a gang at an early age and absorbed their values—now the value he holds most dear is to protect his crew, no matter the cost. Nagel suggests that this value contributes to what Justin will act like, thus he is morally responsible for his…

1. Conflict Theory/pg. 27: “A theoretical framework in which society is viewed as composed of groups that are competing for scarce resources.” The MS-13 is a gang that is competing for scarce resources. In Mexico, poverty and starvation are much larger than in America, and the resources to combat these, money and food, are hard to come by. The MS-13 tries to get competition for their resources out of the way, by attacking immigrants. These immigrants are viewed by the MS-13 as a threat because…

The focus on drugs in America has been a topic that several social scientists have dedicated their time in researching. More importantly, the topic of drug use amongst teenagers seems to remain a hot subject. According to Robbins, Stagman, & Smith (2012), at risks for youth consists of living in a household without English speakers, living in a large family, having parents who both lack a high school degree, families who have changed residences on or more times in the last 12 months, coming from…

Alphonse Gabriel “Al” Capone rose in the 1930s to become one of the most notorious mob bosses in history. His actions not only affected the Chicago area, but had a major impact on the gangster himself. Prohibition, Gambling Dens, Whorehouses, and Gang Murders all made him the popular mob boss that everyone knows about today. Capone was born on January 17th, 1899 in Brooklyn, New York to an Italian immigrant Family.(Biography.com) Al was an excellent student in school, showing hope that he might…

juveniles should not be tried as adults is because they might come from a background where all they know is violence. For example, in a juvenile case study of a 14 year old named Manny, himself and two other gang members attacked a family in their neighborhood. He grew up having no father and joined a gang in the 4th grade. Therefore, growing up, all he knew was the gang life and the violence involved within it along with having no father growing up in a rough neighborhood. Lastly, juveniles…

The Purple Gang in Detroit History During the liquor prohibition in Detroit which happened from 1920-1933. As a result of Michigan passing a law and adopting the Damon Act that banned liquor from being sold and consumed in the town, organized crime began taking shape during this era as Jewish gangsters controlled the underworld of the American society (Kavieff, 20). The Purple Gang was led by one of four brothers by the name of Abe Bernstein and it was formed by young Jewish immigrants as a…

(Miron/Waldock, 2010) The laws that have been instituted against drugs and their use have posed an immediate danger to society. More of our police are dedicated to finding drug dealers than murderers. Drug use has been glorified and gang violence has erupted, not only endangering the gang members but the innocent people that surround them. If so many resources have been dedicated to and why do drugs continue to…

Explain how a “tournament” or “winner take all” labor market works. Why would a street-level drug dealer be willing to accept low pay and poor working conditions? The “tournament” or “winner take all” labor market is where the laborer comes in at an entry level position at standard wages in the hope to make it to the top. The labor must prove themselves by working long hours and better than above average to succeed or move ahead. When the worker can prove they are the best worker they have…

Murders and Massacres Paradoxically, Capone obtained the role of a peacemaker, convincing the other gangsters to lessen their violence. For two months, the violence and shooting concluded. Unfortunately, Chicago was ran by gangsters and Capone appeared beyond the reach of the law. Shortly, problems stirred between rival gangs which escalated into street violence and frequent hijackings of Capone’s whiskey transports. The biggest problem Capone faced was Frank Yale. What once was a strong…

Saints Row the Third Review Erick Panaco Southeast Technical Academy  Saints Row the Third takes you out of Stilwater, the setting for the first two games, and drops you into the incipient city of Steelport. Three local gangs are well-entrenched, but the Third Street Saints aren't going to settle for fourth place. Your job throughout Saints Row the Third is to surmount this incipient city and crush the competition. After an intro mission establishes your exit from Stilwater you'll get the…