Gangs in Australia

perspectives did Pacman, Hodges, the ex-gang member turned community leader, Frog, and Rocket take relative to gang violence? Give specific examples from the movie to support the perspective that you chose. From your viewpoint, was the perspective effective in reducing gang violence? Why or why not? A1: The movie Colors is very sociological when it came to deviance and crime. It expressed the difficulties that criminals had to face when choosing to join the gang or risk the consequences. It also…

The main advantage of the Hierarchy is that every category gets paid for carrying out criminal activates except for informants .In order to advance or move forward on the hierarchy, gang members must prove their loyalty over time. According to Marguerite Cawley, the Council of Nine is in charge of the distribution of money while the Clica leaders answer directly to that council. Clica leaders are paid around $2000 weekly based on performance…

Juvenile gangs are becoming more popular and problematic, not only in Poughkeepsie, but nationwide. Historically, gangs provided a pseudofamily relationships for individuals who feel isolated and that there was something wrong in their lives (Howell, 2000). Youth gangs are not only a problem in of themselves, but another growing issue is adult gangs that are recruiting younger individuals, specifically males. Although the definition of a youth gang varies, generally, gangs are self-formed groups…

is one of the first modern representations of the type of environment that this racism and oppression has created for racial minorities in the United States. South Central Los Angeles, California, is a place known for immense amounts of poverty and gang violence. We begin by following the young life of Tre Styles, an African American boy living in Watts, California with his single mother, Reva. Tre, at…

Perlman (2009) describes these factors as the ‘ingredients’ that create a ‘violence stew’ (p. 173). These ‘ingredients’ each add to violence and put its residents in a more vulnerable position. Most of these ingredients are caused by a strong drug gangs, indifferent government with unaccountable police, and vulnerable poor population. Each these alone would not necessarily increase the violence seen in Rio today, but when combined together create this ‘violence…

the US 35% of gang members are African-American. In Britain, only 2.7% of crimes are committed by blacks, but the percentage of Asian crimes committed is way higher, but the blacks are likely to get searched twice the amount compared to them (sounds familiar). In film such as ‘Colors (1998)’ two white cops are trying to stop a gang fights. The gang is consisted of adult black males. In another UK film called ‘Shank (2010), a group of teens are out for revenge against another teen gang that…

be covering the topic of female gangs and their roles in society. An intriguing fact is because they’re females, many of these gangs are often overlooked (Hallcom, 1997). However throughout the years there has been an increase in the violence and death due to an increase in female gang activity. Sister gangs known as Hood Barbies, Billion Dolla Beauties, and Gun Clappin Divas have taken over Brooklyn, Manhattan and The Bronx (Hamilton, 2011). Aside with female gang activities, this paper will be…

The Incomplete Characterization of Motives In Confessions, Augustine stated that the motive behind all actions was lust of different types. He divided lust into three categories: lust for domination, lust of the eyes, and lust for sensuality. Augustine defined lust for domination as the desire to control people or properties. Lust of the eyes was the desire to satiate the senses: sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing. Augustine argued that lust for sensuality was the desire for enjoyment, or…

It’s Time to Legalize 2 out of every 10 Canadians smoke marijuana every year for recreation or medical use (Hajizadeh, 2016). In recent news there is debate if marijuana should be legalized in Canada. Marijuana is grown from the cannabis plant which is currently classified as an illegal substance in Canada and many other countries around the world. Marijuana usage has become a known part of society, and people will continue to crave the substance if it becomes legalized or not. Marijuana has…

Delinquents over night. The decision of becoming a delinquent or even joining motorcycle gangs is issued upon events that take place during childhood. For instance, Child neglect, maltreatment, and sexual abuse are all events that could trigger this need for freedom and rebellion. This need isn’t satisfied until kids start living the lifestyle of danger, desire, love, death, and sex which is all surrounded by the Gang Mentality that they all relate to. Finally, Once the need is satisfied, a…