Opposing viewpoints are examined and refuted. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Several sociological theories are mentioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources. The writer demonstrates how commonalities in background among such girls points to social causal factors such as abusive home environments.
Topics covered include initiation rituals and specific case studies.
Bibliography includes 5 sources. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources. A 25 page paper that discusses the origins and status of gangs in the United States. This paper provides a working definition of gangs, discusses the sociological implications of gangs and relates perceptions from both internal and external positions.