Girls in Gangs
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A 5 page research paper which examines the growing number of young girls now participating in gang activities. The writer demonstrates how commonalities in background among such girls points to social causal factors such as abusive home environments. Topics covered include initiation rituals and specific case studies. Bibliography includes 5 sources.
Filename: Ggangs.wps

Kids Killing Kids
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5 pages in length. The late 1990's rash of children opening fire upon their classmates and teachers on school grounds has triggered a closer look at the makeup of the juvenile psyche. Experts say the inclination to kill comes from a combination of inadequate upbringing, overexposure to violence and the all-too-easy access to guns, as well as an inherent propensity for abnormal behavior. The writer gives an overview of the various reasons children act with violence, as well as ways to deter such behavior. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Kidskill.wps

Suburban Gangs-Are They Different?
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A 10 page research paper which postulates that suburban gangs are fundamentally different and distinct from urban gangs, and, therefore, didn't result from inner-city gang culture 'spreading' to the suburbs, but rather sprang from sociological conditions prevalent in American's suburban landscape. The writer demonstrates how this new phenomenon involves affluent, middle-class teens and crosses national boundaries. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Urbangan.wps

The Problem of Gangs
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In 10 pages the author discusses the problem of gangs. The problem of gangs is prevalent in today's society. There are many reasons why so many youths join gangs. Less than desirable home and family circumstances compound the youths' problems. They become more vulnerable to the fascination of gangs. Law enforcement agencies have to deal with the problems of gangs, and they must act to curtail that problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Probgang.wps

The Problem of Juvenile Gangs
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A thoroughly-researched 20 page paper on juvenile delinquency & gangs. Broken down into sections with subheadings, the writer examines : the severity of gangs in the inner-city, girls in gangs, Federal government efforts to curtail gang violence, the philosophy of the church, the causal factors of such violence, and what can be done to stop it (citing specific case examples). Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Juvygang.rtf

Variations Between Male and Female Gangs
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Gender differences are noted between 'boy gangs' and 'girl gangs' in this 11 page analysis which explores gang culture in America. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Gangvar.wps

Wooden's Renegade Kids, Suburban Outlaws / Youth Culture & Delinquency
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the major points in Wooden's work. No additional sources cited. The suburbs of the United States have been experiencing a steady increase in criminal activities, especially crimes committed by youth offenders, and Wayne Wooden's Renegade Kids, Suburban Outlaws demonstrates this problem and proposes possible routes towards resolution
Filename: Wwooden.rtf