Vigil describes the gang subculture as a lifeway for youth's. What does he mean by this?

What will be an ideal response?


Vigil describes the gang subculture as a lifeway for youths because early life experiences appear to be the most important determinants of whether one will become a gang member. Also, the existence of age-graded cliques means that "there is a place for everyone, even the youngest member" because this "allows for gang regeneration with the inclusion of each new generation" (Vigil, 1988:87).

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