18 Questions
Why do boys and girls join gangs?
To escape an abusive or neglectful family life
What does research indicate about the activities of youth gangs compared to non-gang youth?
Youth gangs spend less time on criminal activities
According to Tanner and Wortley's research in Toronto, how do their findings challenge existing notions about youth gangs?
Not all youth gangs are involved in illegal activities
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
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
How do definitions of gangs influence the perception of gang activities?
Definitions are politically motivated and shape perceptions of gang activities
What is NOT a factor contributing to Aboriginal youth crime, according to the text?
Youth under 12 years old
Which age group is responsible for a significant portion of violent crime, according to the text?
Young adults (18-30)
What was a consequence of introducing 16- and 17-year-old youth into the juvenile justice system?
Increase in violent crime rates
Which group is NOT mentioned as being coerced into criminal activities by older individuals?
Canadian-born or white youth
What is NOT directly related to the high rate of Aboriginal youth crime?
Age as a factor in crime rates
Which group is identified as being responsible for a considerable amount of violent crime in comparison to others?
"Gang" members
Which of the following is NOT a reason for delinquency?
High IQ scores
The text suggests that Western culture promotes which model of parenting?
A punitive disciplinary model
Which group of students is more likely to rebel against schooling and behave in delinquent ways?
Middle-class boys with poor grades
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
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
What is a new ingredient in the public blame game?
Parent abuse
Explore the various definitions of gangs, how gang activity is measured, and the influence of politics, law enforcement, politicians, and media on defining gangs. Discover research findings that not all youth gangs are involved in illegal activities and that criminal activities of gang members may not be more severe or frequent than non-gang youth.
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