Having just read an article entitled 'Gangs', I couldn't help but feel shocked and, quite frankly, disgusted at some points discussed. I just wondered if there was anyone else out there who felt the same as me; ‘taken aback’ or ‘not surprised’ on some points raised?
*Young people may choose to join groups or simply become associated with them because of the estate they live on, or through family and friends.
*Gang members are significantly more likely than non-group members to be involved in crime, take drugs or carry weapon.
*The perceived glamour and rewards of the “gangsta” lifestyle act as a magnet for some disaffected pupil; not one of the gang members in one Manchester study had completed formal education.
*While some young people are attracted to the perceived glamour of the gangsta lifestyle, many more joining for the safety and sense of belonging.
*According to a Home Office study, almost half comprise a mixture of boys and girls, and one in 10 gang members are part of a group composed mostly, or entirely, of females. It is becoming increasingly common for women to be the perpetrators of violence.
*Other features of gang membership may include a common dress code and slang and initiation rituals, although these are more common in the US than in Britain.
2006-07-03 05:24:28 · 13 answers · asked by poppy-dayz 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
My point is, how do you feel about the points raised?
2006-07-03 06:44:53 · update #1
These points come from one newspaper: the TES. 'Twas in the 23.06.06 edition in 'The Issue' section, which the reuters do every week, discussing subjects of concern in education. Its not my hysterical reaction to everything going on, i just can't believe its got this bad. I don't read newspapers apart from this one, as I've got better things to do as an NQT. But as a young adult, I am concerned about this very obvious growing craze. Why? 'Cause no-one seems to be doing anything about it.
2006-07-03 06:56:59 · update #2
i think gang culture goes back millenia to tribal behaviour and times of short life expectancy. the surprise for me is the girls that get involved. The system is failing our children.
2006-07-03 05:29:27 · answer #1 · answered by minerva 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well first of all, how many centuries has it taken for all these "statistics" to be worked out? Surely people already knew most of that. It has been happening for so long and the information here seems obvious.
Second, yes it is appalling that these things happen and something should be done at the root of the problem. The Home Office have apparently finally worked out some of the reasons for being in gangs, surely it is about time they encouraged people to do something about the cause of the problem. They have no excuse now. As they say, prevention is better than a cure.
I think there have always been females associated with gangs but in recent years have become more equal with everything being equal and things like that. I mean, maybe a few decades ago, girls were not expected to be tough or behave the same as boys but now they are often encouraged to be as good or better than boys and, for some, this is their way of succeeding.
2006-07-03 09:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by Evil J.Twin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sadly enough, I am not surprised by any of these points. Gangs are the response to poverty and abandonment. Abandonment from society, the government and at times, their own families. Gangs give a person a sense of belonging, of family and responsibility. Education is not seen as important, because a school education will not help them survive on the streets. The only education they feel they need is of the hustle and the streets.
Education and a sense of belonging to a community other than their gang is a starting point to change.
2006-07-03 05:33:35 · answer #3 · answered by Pilar L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not surprised. These have been common elements of gang culture for at least 30 years, except perhaps female membership which is increasing. Not so much a sign of the times as a sign of continuing urban disillusion and alienation (witness the statement of "Safety and sense of belonging", with the unspoken implication that before joining they felt they didn't belong and felt threatened and alone).
2006-07-03 05:34:01 · answer #4 · answered by Grimread 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no i was not surprised because I knew all of this except maybe the females part. Being young i know my peers who are normally pathetic join gagns . I know alot of gamg members but I stay away from them ( mostly) . Parents need to get a grip on how many ppl join gangs and about them. you are probably surprised because you are a parent.
2006-07-03 05:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by Ina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The surprising bit for me was the comment about the girls.
I, like you are digusted with the other comments but not really shocked. Gang culture is becoming more and more common with young people today.
2006-07-03 05:45:09 · answer #6 · answered by Tara 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm wondering where you read this stuff. It all sounds a bit hysterical like you'd find in a tabloid. My advice, which I follow myself, is avoid reading the tabloids altogether. You won't suffer for it, and may end up slightly happier!
2006-07-03 05:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by Kango Man 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not surprised. The problem is people want to feel like part of something whether that something is good or not, so they get mixed up with the wrong type of people.
2006-07-03 07:51:15 · answer #8 · answered by Mummy of 2 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whts your point in asking this question looks like you wrote a book on it already if the question gets any longer sorry mate but it was a bit boring
2006-07-03 08:10:12 · answer #9 · answered by bojomarriott 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
uh not really sure what the question is. but having read what was written that seems quite likely i suppose not really shocking
2006-07-03 05:30:43 · answer #10 · answered by thejur 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋