Title: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture - Soapboxie
Headings: Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
Female Gang Members: The Social Dynamics of Female Involvement in Gang Culture
The Importance of Studying Females in Gangs
Photo of Female Gang Members
Female Gang Involvement
Women in Male Gangs Have More Minor Roles
Reasons For Joining A Gang
Some Statistics
Females and Violence
The Victimization of Gang Members
Conclusion
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© 2015 Casey White
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Content: Male members of rival gangs may kidnap, beat, and physically assault female members of their enemies gang. For example, in Los Angeles, female members of the Crips and the Bloods are often caught in the crossfire of group rivalries and it is not uncommon for females to be victims of physical acts of violence by males from rival groups (Schalet, Hunt, & Joe-Laidler, 2003). In studies that have examined victimization in relation to gender differences in gang membership, it has been found that the risk of victimization is not significantly different for male and female gang members. In comparison to males, female gang members do not have higher risks for dating violence or sexual assault. Studies have not determined if gang membership causes victimization but only focus on the association of gang members who have experienced violent victimization (victimization could have occurred before joining a gang or during membership). Males may be victims of violence more often due to stronger gang attachments. It is also thought that growing up into a healthy adult is correlated to the avoiding negative health related experiences. These include avoiding situations that may result in physical assault and dating violence. Becoming involved in gangs is correlated to experiences of victimization with both males and females being influenced by such life events (Schalet, Hunt, & Joe-Laidler, 2003). Conclusion
Even though feminist scholars have uncovered significant differences between males and females, there are still many areas of female gang dynamics that have yet to be researched.