History of Gangs
Originally there was no negative meaning tied to the word gang. In the Old English language referred to a group of people that hung out together. In this modern day when we think of gangs we think of bloods, crypts, violence and drugs. Gangs are a form of organized crime. At the top of the gang is a leader who takes part in installing pride, organization, and togetherness throughout the gang members. Many gangs show membership by color of clothing, rags or bandana, and tattooing. Gangs of today are considered very dangerous because they are involved in drugs and violent crimes against society. We often wonder why youths involve themselves in gangs. We sometimes even wonder how gangs come about. Gangs are very often the result of abuse poverty and discrimination. Youths often get involved in gangs because they feel as if they have no other place in society; they feel neglected by their families and their schoolmates. These kids join gangs so they can have something to belong to, friends they can count on, to feel powerful, and most of all to be wanted. There have been many attempts to put an end to gangs but it is hard for researchers to figure how gangs exactly develop. Authorities have been able to
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