Juvenile Crime | The Media Contribute to Gang-Related Juvenile Crime

Gangsterism has been at the centre of much debate and discussion of late. Gang leaders have become peace crusaders and peace crusaders are breaking the law.

Social scientists, community workers and clergy have argued convincingly that gangsterism is a historical response by working-class communities to unemployment, poverty and loss of self-esteem. Sociologists say gangs provide a sense of belonging and community amongst youth. The solution, they argue, would therefore lie in solving the socioeconomic problems of our society. Give people jobs and they won’t rob and steal, and...

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