The successful answer will begin by defining cohesion, including concepts such as a sense of togetherness, solidarity, morale, or spirit de corps. Cohesion can arise within a group based on the frequency, duration, and intensity of interactions of its members; in response to external pressures; or shared time engaged or invested in collective activities. Students should then relate this definition specifically to gang activities in a number of possible ways. For example, gangs may be more cohesive if their members spend a lot of time together patrolling and controlling their turf, or specific members may increase cohesion when responding to an external threat from a rival group or law enforcement. Finally, Papachristos’s study of the social networks of gangs reveals that more cohesive
gangs are likely to be more heavily involved in local violent crime.
A. What is the immigrant status of gang members?
B. Who is involved in gang activity?
C. What is the history of gang activity?
D. What crimes do gang members commit?
A. What is the immigrant status of gang members?
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