2006-09-29 05:06:21 · 10 answers · asked by NoDoubt 1 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Some feel fulfilled by such associations.
Some do that to satisfy there curiosity and feel that sence of belonging.
Others do it to gain protection.
Ultimately, it is pure adolescence
2006-09-29 05:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by Max 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two things: Fear and Love.
Love: Love from your family is expected. Although appreciated at a young age, it's socially worthless. Love from you peers is more socially rewarding. Sort of like a " personal accomplishment " and it fills that primal need to be accepted. You become part of something greater than yourself. A self-worth thing.
Fear: This is where it gets deep. Fear comes in two forms here. Social and Physical.
Social fear is the opposite of what I described above. Being an outsider if you will. the need to feel accepted, and so forth.
Physical fear, this is where it gets bad, so I'll try to keep is simple. There are bad people out there. There are a lot more of them then there are of you. So you band with like minded others to protect yourself and the things/people you love. The unfortunate truth here is that there are people who take advantage of this, and use this situation for "less that honorable" gains.
The third reason that just came to me is as old as gold. Money. Sometimes you have to pay the rent, put food on the table and be a provider. Well, when the jobs that request a social security number aren't hiring, you have few options.
These are the thoughts I have on this, I hope it helps. best wishes.
2006-09-29 05:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by Odindmar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alot of kids and adults these days are turning to a gang because they might not be getting any LOVE or ATTENTION from their friends and family which is not a good thing at all or they might see their relatives in them and they might just wanna be like them which is hurting them even more.If this is the case you have to get them some help immediately it's never too late to try.
2006-09-29 05:13:31 · answer #3 · answered by Sister Queen Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gangs like the Skull Bones u mean?
or street gangs?
2006-09-29 05:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their family life obviously isn't very good (or they think it's not very good) so they turn to these thugs for love, not knowing that all they'll get is a ticket to jail. They try to fit in and look cool and tough by breaking the law and ruining their lives.
2006-09-29 05:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by shelbimostheduck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not really sure but i saw a show on tv & sumtimez one of the reason iz the feeling of being belonged maybe
2006-09-29 11:17:49 · answer #6 · answered by CuTiE WiD A WhOle LoTtA Bo0ty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either they have low self-esteem or are outcasts, forming groups to feel like to fit in, and then do bad things to make the bond stronger, and to also power trip to heighten their egos
2006-09-29 05:19:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The insatiable desire for membership in something.
2006-09-29 10:27:29 · answer #8 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes its the only family they truly come to know....
2006-09-29 08:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by coopchic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they are stupid
2006-09-29 05:12:46 · answer #10 · answered by diamondswintergreen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋