Gangs As A Social Problem
“A social problem is one that concerns the way in which people live together in society.” This quote by Pauline Hanson signifies the fact that every social problem is associated to one another. They all work hand in hand, which affects society as a whole either in a positive or negative manner. Social problems such as those categorized as economic problems can provoke other dilemmas such as alcoholism, drug abuse, unemployment, or even crimes. Poverty, an example of an economic problem, is portrayed as a factor that may bring about other social disputes. This particular social problem can be one of the leading causes for multiple dilemmas such as the creation and development of gangs. A direct relation between poverty and gangs is evident since
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Some residents do not always view gangs as threats; some gangs are accepted as part of the community. A few feel that local gangs are beneficial in a way that they protect the community. This is evidently true when wars between different races occur (The Gale Group, 2003). For example, in the movie, “Freedom Writers” written by Richard LaGraenese, gang involvement occurred between different races especially in areas of poverty. People were categorized by their ethnicity, and within those groups, gang development showed manifestation. The rivalry between these gangs took place solely because of their race and colour. These ethnic gangs occurred because the area in which they were living was socially disorganized. Wars between each gang only existed in areas that were living in low income and poverty. Therefore, the area in which an individual lives in, for instance, those living in poverty, portrays how one associates themselves with gangs; this is due to lack of financial stability, peer pressure and conformity, as well as racial …show more content…
Firstly, a student that is inadequate towards their education may resort to gangs because of insufficient teachers and peers that lack support. Also, students that have dropped out of high school are unable to get a sustainable and supportable job due the incompletion of not receiving his/her diploma as well as having a lack of
Some residents do not always view gangs as threats; some gangs are accepted as part of the community. A few feel that local gangs are beneficial in a way that they protect the community. This is evidently true when wars between different races occur (The Gale Group, 2003). For example, in the movie, “Freedom Writers” written by Richard LaGraenese, gang involvement occurred between different races especially in areas of poverty. People were categorized by their ethnicity, and within those groups, gang development showed manifestation. The rivalry between these gangs took place solely because of their race and colour. These ethnic gangs occurred because the area in which they were living was socially disorganized. Wars between each gang only existed in areas that were living in low income and poverty. Therefore, the area in which an individual lives in, for instance, those living in poverty, portrays how one associates themselves with gangs; this is due to lack of financial stability, peer pressure and conformity, as well as racial …show more content…
Firstly, a student that is inadequate towards their education may resort to gangs because of insufficient teachers and peers that lack support. Also, students that have dropped out of high school are unable to get a sustainable and supportable job due the incompletion of not receiving his/her diploma as well as having a lack of