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Who were the first female gangs associated with?

Irish gangs

No female prison gangs exist in America.

True

Female gangsters can do anything male gangsters can, sometimes better.

True

Girls can be just as violent or more violent because they need to prove themselves.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Females are being put in jail at a larger rate than men for violent crimes.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Girls get addicted to drugs easier than men because?

<p>of the way their brain works (could be)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Earliest accounts of female gang population were in the?

<p>1800s</p> Signup and view all the answers

5% of the population but consume ___ of the world's drugs.

<p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did female gang members exhibit independence from male gang members?

<p>1970s</p> Signup and view all the answers

Girls join gangs to?

<p>escape an abusive home, threats of violence to family, power or sense of belonging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'independent' mean in the context of female gangs?

<p>associate with any number of gangs and do things with them</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'auxiliary' refer to in gangs?

<p>one male gang uses for support</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'co-ed' mean in gang terms?

<p>leaders of male-dominated or part of a male-dominated gang</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ladies form stronger bonds between each other in gangs than males do.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Girls look at violence differently than men do.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Girls are going to prison for gun crimes at a (number)?

<p>#1 rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do female gang populations fluctuate?

<p>it depends on whether or not gang populations are tracked</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general percentage of the female gang population?

<p>4-10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trend that females are being arrested at a _____ rate.

<p>higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'liminality' mean in a gang context?

<p>leading a double life, one foot in gang culture and one foot in the normal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first kind of gang and why?

<p>auxiliary because girls weren't allowed in so they just helped out gangs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of weapons do females prefer?

<p>small weapons aka 25mm semi-autos</p> Signup and view all the answers

No female prison gang in America because?

<p>they call themselves families</p> Signup and view all the answers

Female gang members can be as young as ___ in SoCal.

<p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can males leave a street gang?

<p>military, if their girlfriend gets pregnant, if their mom doesn't like it</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it hard for females to be respected in gangs?

<p>because if they don't put out they are tomboy lesbians and if they do they are hood rats</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do female gang members call themselves?

<p>homegirls, sisters, homies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mara joined a gang because?

<p>significant trauma: dad died and her mom always worked</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Jokie' mean?

<p>dysfunctional home life</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 'family gangs', males do not have sex with their female gang members.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'play' refer to in gang terminology?

<p>asian gang term for gang banging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mo' mean?

<p>slang for motel, crash pad</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'gang identifier'?

<p>lipstick (asian), hair color (latina)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'Folk nation gang'?

<p>everything to the right, number 6, pitchfork pointing up</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'people nations gang'?

<p>like everything oriented left, and like the number 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

Characteristics of auxiliary gangs include?

<p>Take a unique name, Not allowed to do a crime, Members could be girlfriends, Put generic and gang specific tattoos</p> Signup and view all the answers

Native Americans on the west coast mimic?

<p>black and Latino</p> Signup and view all the answers

Native Americans in the Midwest mimic?

<p>folk and people nation gangs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the independent characteristics of a gang?

<p>Leadership from within the gang, Members involved in crime, Members can be armed, do not get sexed in, jumped in</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'rainbow crip'?

<p>first lesbian gang</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most gang-related violence is the result of chance or random encounters.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ROP' stand for?

<p>run your own program</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is 'indicia'?

<p>all things you associate with gang life, clothing, etc, hair color, makeup and nail polish</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do 'surenos' represent?

<p>blue and 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most female gang members have no turf boundaries.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do 'norteno' refer to?

<p>red and 14</p> Signup and view all the answers

Female gangsters can do any crime that a male gangster will do.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does most of the supply of drugs in the country come from?

<p>Mexicans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Females prefer to fight with what?

<p>their fists and small knives</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some independent female gang names?

<p>south side scissors, innocent bitch killers, las Chiquitas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Independent gangs are common in?

<p>southeast Asian and Hispanic races</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Female Gangs Overview

  • First female gangs were associated with Irish gangs.
  • Female prison gangs are non-existent in America; they refer to themselves as families.
  • Since the 1970s, female gang members have shown independence from male counterparts.
  • Female gang members can engage in any crime that male gangsters can, often excelling in certain areas.
  • Girls in gangs often face higher arrest rates for violent crimes compared to males.
  • Females usually join gangs to escape abusive environments, threats to family, or to gain a sense of belonging.
  • Drug addiction appears to impact girls more significantly due to potential brain chemistry differences.
  • Approximately 4-10% of gang populations consist of females, reflecting fluctuations based on tracking methods.

Characteristics and Dynamics of Female Gangs

  • Girls often develop stronger bonds than males within their gangs.
  • Female gangsters may perceive violence differently than their male counterparts.
  • Young female gang members can be as young as 10 years old, particularly in Southern California.
  • Certain terms and identifiers in the gang culture include "homegirls" for females and specific slang like "mo" for motel.

Types of Gangs

  • Gangs can be categorized as independent, auxiliary, or co-ed, with varying roles and rules.
  • Auxiliary gangs support male gangs without direct participation in crime; typically associated with girlfriends.
  • Independent gangs, like the "rainbow crip," allow leadership from within and do not rely on male validation or initiation rituals.

Violence and Crime Patterns

  • Most violence in gangs results from chance encounters rather than premeditated actions.
  • Females tend to prefer fighting with their fists or small knives, avoiding larger weapons typically favored by males.
  • Female gang trends reflect a growing independence, leading them to establish their own rules and practices.

Cultural Observations

  • Various ethnic groups adapt the styles and identifiers of other gangs; for instance, Native Americans on the West Coast mimic black and Latino gangs.
  • Female gang names often highlight their power and identity, such as "South Side Scissors" and "Innocent Bitch Killers."

Socioeconomic Factors

  • A high percentage (50%) of the world's drugs are consumed by a mere 5% of the population, indicating a significant impact of drug culture on female gangs.
  • Societal perceptions of female gang members often categorize them negatively, pressuring them into specific sexual identities based on their gang involvement.

Conclusion

  • Female gang dynamics reveal a complex interplay of identity, violence, and societal expectations, underlining the nuanced roles women play in gang culture.

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Test your knowledge about female gangs and their history with this engaging quiz. Explore the truth behind common misconceptions and learn about the roles and perceptions of women in gang culture. Discover how female gangsters compare to their male counterparts.

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