people‚ (especially younger adults) join gangs for a spectrum of reasons. Furthermore‚ some may join because they have limited life options or they may join because they want to. Whatever the reason is‚ no matter what‚ it is an illogical decision to join a gang. People in‚” The Outsiders‚” joined for a few different reasons. One example is‚a partly main character‚ Steve‚ joined from peer-pressure. On page nine‚ it states that‚”He was cocky‚ smart‚ and Soda’s best friend.” If Soda was in the gang before
Premium Crime Police Criminology
reported that “75% had witnessed a robbery‚ stabbing‚ shooting‚ and/or killing. 45% had witnessed more than one violent incident.” With this chronic violence in these communities coupled with the fear of gang members‚ it is no wonder why the youth join gangs. With gang membership‚ individuals are apart of a group that protects one another. Therefore‚ gangs are a natural adaptation to the environment they are surrounded by and garner power from the ability to recruit members. Their own terrifying
Premium Gang Los Angeles
We have been friends for quite a while now‚ and I just want to say thank you for being there when times got tough. I know you more than I know anybody and I’m so glad that we started hanging out together. Lately I’ve been thinking about the way that we always compete with each other and it’s really starting to get to me. I know that it’s not always intentional‚ but it just seems like you enjoy getting into those little arguements that we seem to almost always come across. You and I have alot of the
Premium 2005 singles Thought 2008 singles
still echo trough time‚ blending with other potent phrases from other outspoken souls to form a grand montage of ideas and urgings‚ odes‚ and rants‚ tall tales and truthful testimonies. This ‘’unauthorized ‘’ biography of our nation is scrawled in letters and diaries‚ in pamphlets and propaganda‚ in novels and essays. Fischer argued for the more powerful unofficial document by even by saying that with out some the following key scripts; key moments in U.S history might never even have taken place
Premium United States Ralph Waldo Emerson Harriet Beecher Stowe
a normal guy‚ but the other one has some mental problems. They are like brothers where they both have their ups and downs. George is a true friend to Lennie because George protects Lennie from himself‚ he cares for him‚ he understands him like nobody else‚ and he was a true friend when he killed him. George is a true friend to Lennie because he protects him from himself. George makes sure to protect Lennie from making dumb decisions. Steinbeck says‚ “George unslung his bindle and dropped in gently
Premium
1. A friend in need is a friend indeed. This famous saying holds true. A true friend never sees only your good days and good deeds but he stands by you even on the darkest day of your life. Ramu Rao studies in my class. We have been friends since class two. On many occasions when I would forget my lunch box at home‚ he has shared his tiffin with me. Once when I nearly fought with the class bully he saved me. He thought that no good would come from bad actions and to get good things in life one
Premium Friendship Virtue Interpersonal relationship
A best friend is the first person who comes in when‚ out of the door‚ the whole world has gone. A best friend is one who loves the truth and you‚ and will tell the truth in spite of you. There are lots of people who you make friendship with‚ but it is very hard to find a true and honest friend. But I am very lucky that I have a best friend with whom I can share my feelings with. His name is Max. He is very friendly‚ and I am very happy to have him as my best friend. He is very well respectful‚ hardworking
Premium Friendship Virtue High school
True Friend or Opportunist? The most vulnerable time to take advantage of your friend is when he is lost. As a friend‚ would you take advantage of his weakness and abuse it? In the play‚ the Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ by William Shakespeare‚ a character named Markus Antonius abuses the power of his friend after his friend’s death. Mark Antony may be a loyal friend; however‚ he makes his actions questionable. As a loyal friend‚ Mark Antony plans to search for revenge with the help from Octavius
Premium Augustus Julius Caesar Mark Antony
Woman’s best friend. 44% of Americans own a dog. I have owned three dogs in my lifetime; three in which I no longer own. Some say a dog is a man’s best friend‚ but to me‚ a dog is a woman’s best friend too. A dog is not just a friend though; it is part of the family. I have loved all of my dogs the same‚ but differently. Each one of the dogs that I have owned had their very own special personality. Each dog meant something different to me; I had my first dog (Sammy)‚ my best friend (Daisy)‚ and
Premium Mother Dog Father
Some kids join gangs because they need to feel "acceptance‚ excitement‚ to earn money‚ peer pressure‚ protection‚ to socialize and etc. " (S.A.P.D) If kids have nothing better to do or don’t feel like they mean anything at home they are going to find mischief to
Premium Gang Crime Criminology