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Media Contribution to Gang Mythology, Tuco kills one of his own men for a…
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Tuco kills one of his own men for a minor annoyance in this scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt23pVVIoSc&t=138s
Anderson emphasizes that respect and loyalty are vital in gang culture to maintain order, yet this portrayal suggests that gang members disregard these principles.
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Anderson highlights that gang members often operate within an informal system of control to avoid violence unless absolutely necessary, but here, gang relationships are depicted
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"I take a look at my life and realize there nothin' left 'Cause I've been blastin' so and laughin' so long that even my momma thinks that my mind is gone" (Coolio 1995)
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“The code of the street emerges where the influence of the police ends and personal responsibility for one's safety is felt to begin.” (Anderson pg 26)
Anderson suggests that group behavior arises out of necessity for survival and respect, not a coordinated organizational structure.
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"The majority of
youth are gang-involved for less than one year and rarely for more than two year" (pg 2).
Myth: Once you join, you are gone for good
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"Gang members account for a relatively small share of crime in most jurisdictions." (Justice Policy Institute pg.6)
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"The hard reality of the world of the street can can be traced to the profound sense of alienation from mainstream society and its institutions felt by many poor inner city black people, particularly the young" (Anderson pg 26)
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"Leaving the gang early reduces the risk of negative life incomes, but policies make it diffiuclt to quit" (Justice Policy Institute pg. 8)
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