Gang

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/gang

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the defining characteristics?Gangs typically exhibit shared identity, organization, commitment, and territoriality
2. What is the historical trajectory?Gang evolution spans from ancient associations to modern transnational criminal networks
3. Why do kids join gangs?Kids may join because they want a sense of belonging, protection, and friends, especially if they feel lonely or unsafe.
4. How do gangs keep people in the group?Gangs keep members loyal by giving them a sense of family, using rules, and sometimes using fear or promises of respect.

Sociological: Relating to the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
Transnational: Extending or operating across national boundaries.
Socio-economic: Relating to or considering both social and economic factors.
Deviance: When a person breaks important social norms.