In the context of race and ethnicity, which of the following statements is true of gangs in the United States?

A. Most gang offenses are interethnic because most gangs are racially mixed.
B. Most gangs are racially and ethnically segregated.
C. Typically, gangs are racially or ethnically homogenous.
D. Conflicts between gangs usually involve gangs of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.


Answer: C

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