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Why do boys and girls join gangs?
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?
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?
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?
Which statement best reflects the characteristics of Canadian street gangs according to the text?
Why do some scholars argue against the 'search for equivalencies' when understanding girls' behaviors?
Why do some scholars argue against the 'search for equivalencies' when understanding girls' behaviors?
How do definitions of gangs influence the perception of gang activities?
How do definitions of gangs influence the perception of gang activities?
What is NOT a factor contributing to Aboriginal youth crime, according to the text?
What is NOT a factor contributing to Aboriginal youth crime, according to the text?
Which age group is responsible for a significant portion of violent crime, according to the text?
Which age group is responsible for a significant portion of violent crime, according to the text?
What was a consequence of introducing 16- and 17-year-old youth into the juvenile justice system?
What was a consequence of introducing 16- and 17-year-old youth into the juvenile justice system?
Which group is NOT mentioned as being coerced into criminal activities by older individuals?
Which group is NOT mentioned as being coerced into criminal activities by older individuals?
What is NOT directly related to the high rate of Aboriginal youth crime?
What is NOT directly related to the high rate of Aboriginal youth crime?
Which group is identified as being responsible for a considerable amount of violent crime in comparison to others?
Which group is identified as being responsible for a considerable amount of violent crime in comparison to others?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for delinquency?
Which of the following is NOT a reason for delinquency?
The text suggests that Western culture promotes which model of parenting?
The text suggests that Western culture promotes which model of parenting?
Which group of students is more likely to rebel against schooling and behave in delinquent ways?
Which group of students is more likely to rebel against schooling and behave in delinquent ways?
The text suggests that the organization of schools and classrooms, as well as the class structure of Canadian society, are seen as:
The text suggests that the organization of schools and classrooms, as well as the class structure of Canadian society, are seen as:
Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between delinquency and commitment to school?
Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between delinquency and commitment to school?
What is a new ingredient in the public blame game?
What is a new ingredient in the public blame game?
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