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Who were the first female gangs associated with?
Who were the first female gangs associated with?
Irish gangs
No female prison gangs exist in America.
No female prison gangs exist in America.
True (A)
Female gangsters can do anything male gangsters can, sometimes better.
Female gangsters can do anything male gangsters can, sometimes better.
True (A)
Girls can be just as violent or more violent because they need to prove themselves.
Girls can be just as violent or more violent because they need to prove themselves.
Females are being put in jail at a larger rate than men for violent crimes.
Females are being put in jail at a larger rate than men for violent crimes.
Girls get addicted to drugs easier than men because?
Girls get addicted to drugs easier than men because?
Earliest accounts of female gang population were in the?
Earliest accounts of female gang population were in the?
5% of the population but consume ___ of the world's drugs.
5% of the population but consume ___ of the world's drugs.
In what year did female gang members exhibit independence from male gang members?
In what year did female gang members exhibit independence from male gang members?
Girls join gangs to?
Girls join gangs to?
What does 'independent' mean in the context of female gangs?
What does 'independent' mean in the context of female gangs?
What does 'auxiliary' refer to in gangs?
What does 'auxiliary' refer to in gangs?
What does 'co-ed' mean in gang terms?
What does 'co-ed' mean in gang terms?
Ladies form stronger bonds between each other in gangs than males do.
Ladies form stronger bonds between each other in gangs than males do.
Girls look at violence differently than men do.
Girls look at violence differently than men do.
Girls are going to prison for gun crimes at a (number)?
Girls are going to prison for gun crimes at a (number)?
Why do female gang populations fluctuate?
Why do female gang populations fluctuate?
What is the general percentage of the female gang population?
What is the general percentage of the female gang population?
Trend that females are being arrested at a _____ rate.
Trend that females are being arrested at a _____ rate.
What does 'liminality' mean in a gang context?
What does 'liminality' mean in a gang context?
What was the first kind of gang and why?
What was the first kind of gang and why?
What kind of weapons do females prefer?
What kind of weapons do females prefer?
No female prison gang in America because?
No female prison gang in America because?
Female gang members can be as young as ___ in SoCal.
Female gang members can be as young as ___ in SoCal.
How can males leave a street gang?
How can males leave a street gang?
Why is it hard for females to be respected in gangs?
Why is it hard for females to be respected in gangs?
What do female gang members call themselves?
What do female gang members call themselves?
Mara joined a gang because?
Mara joined a gang because?
What does 'Jokie' mean?
What does 'Jokie' mean?
In 'family gangs', males do not have sex with their female gang members.
In 'family gangs', males do not have sex with their female gang members.
What does 'play' refer to in gang terminology?
What does 'play' refer to in gang terminology?
What does 'mo' mean?
What does 'mo' mean?
What is a 'gang identifier'?
What is a 'gang identifier'?
What defines a 'Folk nation gang'?
What defines a 'Folk nation gang'?
What defines a 'people nations gang'?
What defines a 'people nations gang'?
Characteristics of auxiliary gangs include?
Characteristics of auxiliary gangs include?
Native Americans on the west coast mimic?
Native Americans on the west coast mimic?
Native Americans in the Midwest mimic?
Native Americans in the Midwest mimic?
What are the independent characteristics of a gang?
What are the independent characteristics of a gang?
What is a 'rainbow crip'?
What is a 'rainbow crip'?
Most gang-related violence is the result of chance or random encounters.
Most gang-related violence is the result of chance or random encounters.
What does 'ROP' stand for?
What does 'ROP' stand for?
What is 'indicia'?
What is 'indicia'?
What do 'surenos' represent?
What do 'surenos' represent?
Most female gang members have no turf boundaries.
Most female gang members have no turf boundaries.
What do 'norteno' refer to?
What do 'norteno' refer to?
Female gangsters can do any crime that a male gangster will do.
Female gangsters can do any crime that a male gangster will do.
Where does most of the supply of drugs in the country come from?
Where does most of the supply of drugs in the country come from?
Females prefer to fight with what?
Females prefer to fight with what?
What are some independent female gang names?
What are some independent female gang names?
Independent gangs are common in?
Independent gangs are common in?
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.
Criminal Behaviors and Trends
- 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.
