Discuss the three different explanations for the association between gang membership and delinquency
What will be an ideal response?
• Selection hypothesis. Kids with a history of crime and violence join gangs and maintain their persistent delinquency once they become members.
• Facilitation hypothesis. Gang membership facilitates deviant behavior because it provides the structure and group support for antisocial activities.
• Enhancement hypothesis. Selection and facilitation work interactively, increasing the likelihood of enhanced criminality
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