Chain gang

According to the article Chain Gangs we seen “Exposed prisoners to painful ulcers and dangerous infections from the heavy shackles around their ankles”(Chain Gangs Slavery by Another Name). Even though Lennie is a strong willed man he would have to carry these shackles all day and maybe end up with major infections due to the head and the heaviness of the shackles. The article states “The chains prevented individuals from moving away from aggressive or violent prisoners”(Chain Gangs Slavery by Another Name). Lennie was not the kind of person that like to be held down and he could have end up getting killed. For the reason would not fight back because we seen in Steinbeck story Of Mice and Men “Lennie would not fight back until George told him to”. Writing this article shows use the pain and suffering many of the men had to go through, they write “Many of the prisoner were housed in transportable jails such as railroad cars or trucks”(Chain Gangs Slavery by Another Name). Lennie would not have liked this because he liked to move around at his on time. He would have struggled with this because he is not the type to be held down to one place. As shown above Lennie would have been put through way more pain and suffering in the…

commitment in the youth and possible lead to better opportunities. Maybe they would create connections and form relationships that could lead to job opportunities. The bottom line is I think that a program like this would teach the teens that they are a part of something bigger than themselves, it would help them see the importance of community. What impact do unusual correctional treatments such as chain gangs have on juveniles? Do they prevent recidivism? Chain gangs were extremely…

push the boundaries of cinema. The film, I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, was released in 1932 and features the story of a man who is wrongly accused of a crime and is sentenced to 10 years on a chain gang in a southern prison. I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is a Pre-Code film known for its thrilling sequences and intense torture scenes, but is most notable for its exposure of southern prisons and the ethics behind their chain gang practices at the time. I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is…

An issue that we have within our community and schools would be gang violence. Gang violence is starting to become a big issue in our community. Gang violence is leading to massive shootings and wars between gangs. This violence is taking away the lives of babies, teens, pregnant moms, and even loved ones. A way that I could help resolve this problem in the community to lower the rate of gang violence would be by starting a program that would help teens prevent falling into the chains of gang…

They find violence not only fascinating but also to establish their reputation as a gang to be feared. Many youths look at drinking, vandalism, and drug use as a form of having fun. Their idea of amusement is partying, getting high, bullying and robbing people. Drive- bye shooting is the most numerous violent crime committed by gangs. Members will hunt for homes, vehicles, of hang- outs of rival gangs and well drive by and shoot at the members of the rival gang. Homicides among Latino…

Drug Dealers Live with Their Moms?” our author take a look into the reason why so many drug dealers still live at home with their moms. To provide a more in depth look into the gang lifestyle, our author recalls the experience of Sudhir Venkatesh with the black disciples. Venkatesh was born in India born, upstate New York native who held a degree in mathematics and a Ph.D. in in sociology. His first assignment nearly lead to his death, as his graduate advisor sent him out into Chicago poorest…

Gang crime today is no longer just an inner city problem. Gangs are often associated with inner cities where it had its early origins. However, they have now spread like the plague seeping its way into some areas of the U.S where gangs and the crimes associated with them were once unheard of. With now gangs being a nationwide problem it is important for law enforcement nationwide understand how gangs operate, their gang members, and the roots behind this phenomenon. By better understanding gangs…

The formal motorcycle gang structure starts with the president, who is the leader of the motorcycle gangs (MG). Then you have a Vice President (VP) who sits in when the President is not present. A secretary deals with all the paperwork as well as organizing meetings while the Treasurer is responsible for handling the money and the assets of the MG. Whereas the Sergeant at Arms maintains the role of security and is also charged with policing up members. The Road Captain “is in charge of logistics…

Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs roots began post World War II. As reported by the Outlaws Motorcycle history web page, they convey the gangs originating in 1935, having their first major event in Chicago and states where the first known biker club was established. The following is from their webpage; “The McCook Outlaws Motorcycle Club was established out of Matilda`s Bar on old Route 66 in McCook, Illinois, just outside of Chicago”. Many of the original clubs have been disbanded although this has…

It is not only social factors or political factors that lead gang violence. Personal factors play an important part in gangs choosing violence and it is the most frequent cause of violence by gang members. Especially when it comes to seek revenge for perceived slights or previous disputes gangs use their utmost power and resources (Buchanan, 2014). A member can be attacked for belonging to a rival gang, living in the same neighborhood of a different gang, or to settle an old score between gang…