White and Minority Gangs are perceived differently in the world and portrayed differently in media and the news. Both are mostly portrayed as violent, but White Gangs often get portrayed as antiheroes with redeeming qualities, such as giving back to the community or protecting children. Such redeeming qualities get left out when Black Gangs are shown. This paper examines the question if White Gang Privilege as a concept exists.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Examining the Differences in Image Between White and Minority Gangs
- Introduction
- Establishment and Reasons People Join
- Violence and Community
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to analyze the disparity in public perception between white and minority gangs, focusing on the reasons behind the perceived privilege enjoyed by white gangs. It investigates the origin and motivations behind gang membership in both groups, exploring the impact of societal factors such as historical injustices, educational disparities, and economic deprivation.
- White gang privilege and its origins
- Socioeconomic factors influencing gang membership
- Historical context of race relations and education
- Disparities in access to quality education and its impact on crime rates
- The role of violence and community in shaping gang culture
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of white gang privilege and how the public perception of white gangs differs from that of minority gangs. It highlights the contrasting portrayals of gangs in popular media and poses questions about the reasons behind this difference in perception.
- Establishment and Reasons People Join: This chapter delves into the historical context of gang formation in the United States, focusing on the origins of white motorcycle gangs in the aftermath of World War II and the reasons for their continued existence. It then contrasts this with the historical and socioeconomic factors contributing to the formation of minority gangs, highlighting the impact of historical injustices and educational disparities on minority communities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This report explores the concepts of white gang privilege, gang membership, social inequality, race relations, educational disparities, socioeconomic factors, historical context, crime rates, and the role of violence and community in shaping gang culture.
- Citation du texte
- Christian Kaufmann (Auteur), 2021, Examining the Differences in Image Between White and Minority Gangs, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1284604
