Assignment:
Based on your Text and/or your power point on Sociological Theories related to gang membership, write a short 2 page report in APA format.
Your writing assignment is divided into sections:
1. Cover Page - Separate
2. Introduction - Identify a sociological theory, define it, and explain how it may relate to gang membership.
3. Body of the Report - Watch the video in your D2L Module about Ruben Mendoza. Give a summary of the video. Discuss why Ruben joined the gang. Relate his story to a sociological concept or theory. Identify two specific examples of the theory you found in Ruben's story.
4. Reflection - Reflect on Ruben's story. How did his story connected with you? Why did Ruben become a gang member? Could Ruben have avoided gangs? Is Ruben's story the exception or the rule? Do you think sociological theories are valid as a way to try and understand gangs and gang membership?
5. Conclusion - Write a one paragraph summary of your paper
6. Reference Page (APA Format)