Living in poverty doesn't really have anything to do with street gangs. Some gang members do live in poverty, but not all.....there are so many reasons as to why one might join a gang(poverty being one)...but there are plenty other reasons such as.....
Reasons People Join Gangs:
*To have a sense of belonging.
*To have friends.
*Curiosity.
*Peer Pressure.
*To have family.
*To get money.
Street gangs can be a problem in some inner cities, often contributing to violence and criminal activity. While not all inner cities have a gang issue, those that do can experience higher rates of gang-related crimes and community disruption. Efforts to address the root causes, such as poverty and lack of opportunities, are crucial in combating gang activity.
Street gangs are found in all major cities.
Yes, Caucasian people can join street gangs.
the biggest street gangs are mainly related to the areas of south london, such as the peckham boys and brixton boys which have many more gang in it, but gangs in south London are tended to be the most dangerous and serious
One can find information about street gangs by researching in a psychological journal. There are countless journal articles about the culture and background to individuals who are members of street gangs.
They live in denial and among poverty that's why.
Africa doesn't really have any street gangs, they mainly have more organized drug trade organizations than street gangs.
Are, not is. *How ARE poverty and opportunity related?*
Terrence Jackson
there are about 700.
no they just want to shoot things.
Latin Kings are the biggest and best organized!!!!!