Understanding Gangs and Gang Activity

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Why do boys and girls join gangs?

To claim territories for the gang

To engage in severe criminal activities

To escape an abusive or neglectful family life (correct)

To gain power and status in society

What does research indicate about the activities of youth gangs compared to non-gang youth?

Youth gangs are involved in more severe and frequent criminal activities

Non-gang youth are more organized and have identifiable leadership

Youth gangs spend less time on criminal activities (correct)

Non-gang youth claim territories more often than youth gangs

According to Tanner and Wortley's research in Toronto, how do their findings challenge existing notions about youth gangs?

Youth gang members spend most of their time on criminal activities

Youth gangs are highly organized with identifiable leadership

Youth gangs have become more severe over the years

Not all youth gangs are involved in illegal activities (correct)

Which statement best reflects the characteristics of Canadian street gangs according to the text?

Street gangs in Canada tend to be short-lived and focused on property crime Signup and view all the answers

Why do some scholars argue against the 'search for equivalencies' when understanding girls' behaviors?

Because 'girls being girls' should be seen as an act of resistance Signup and view all the answers

How do definitions of gangs influence the perception of gang activities?

Definitions are politically motivated and shape perceptions of gang activities Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a factor contributing to Aboriginal youth crime, according to the text?

Youth under 12 years old Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is responsible for a significant portion of violent crime, according to the text?

Young adults (18-30) Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of introducing 16- and 17-year-old youth into the juvenile justice system?

Increase in violent crime rates Signup and view all the answers

Which group is NOT mentioned as being coerced into criminal activities by older individuals?

Canadian-born or white youth Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT directly related to the high rate of Aboriginal youth crime?

Age as a factor in crime rates Signup and view all the answers

Which group is identified as being responsible for a considerable amount of violent crime in comparison to others?

"Gang" members Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason for delinquency?

High IQ scores Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that Western culture promotes which model of parenting?

A punitive disciplinary model Signup and view all the answers

Which group of students is more likely to rebel against schooling and behave in delinquent ways?

Middle-class boys with poor grades Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that the organization of schools and classrooms, as well as the class structure of Canadian society, are seen as:

A source of delinquency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between delinquency and commitment to school?

Low commitment leads to delinquency, and delinquency also reduces commitment to school Signup and view all the answers

What is a new ingredient in the public blame game?

Parent abuse Signup and view all the answers

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