Problem 1: Identify and describe the two micro-level perspectives used to explain the presence of street gangs in the community.
Problem 2: Discuss two different approaches to studying gangs in the US. What are the streets and weaknesses of each approach?
Problem 3: Some have characterized the police as Americans largest gang. Based on the elements used to define gangs, are police a gang?
Problem 4: What do you find most interesting about gangs?