WEST 3490 - Youth Gangs

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

A sociological examination of youth gangs. Factors related to formation and maintenance of youth deviant culture in different historical periods. The social construction of gangs, gang resistance to social control, and criminalization of youth of color. Structural, community, and neighborhood influences. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Inclusiveness (Global/Diversity). Meets with SOC 3490.