Sociological studies of gangs in the United States have found that
A. gang behavior is always extremely deviant.
B. joining a gang may be an adaptation to conditions of poverty, racism, and sexism.
C. girls who are given too much freedom to make choices about their lives are more likely to commit acts of deviance, including joining gangs.
D. family dynamics are unrelated to the decision to join a gang.
Answer: B
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