[SOLVED] Foster Gang Proliferation
Some issues to ponder when thinking about the interface between the film you watched in module 1 and the material presented in Chapter 1 of Howell and Griffiths. Think about the following questions as you begin to explore your own perceptions of where gangs come from and the level of threat they pose to society! 1. What are some of the differences and similarities between todays street gangs when compared to gangs at the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th century? 2. What conditions in New York City gave rise to street gangs in the 19th century? What types of conditions foster gang proliferation today? How are these conditions similar or different? 3. What were the conditions in the West that fostered the growth of Asian and Hispanic Gangs? 4. What conditions today are factors in the persistence of street gangs across the nation? 5. Are street gangs the only menace that presents challenges for public safety in this nation? You have to use the book: Howell, James C and Griffiths, Elizabeth (2019) gangs in Americas communities (3rd edition) sage publications