This excerpt is based on the article ‘Gangs, Migration, and Crime: The Changing Landscape in Europe and the USA’ by Scott H. Decker, Frank van Gemert, and David C. Pyrooz, taken from the Journal of International Migration and Integration (2009) 10:393-408. First, a brief summary of the article as well as core information on the authors and the context of research in which the article falls will be provided. A discussion on the intention of the authors follows and different theories about how gangs form (and change) are presented and examined.
Based on the research and conclusions highlighted in the article, one can further interpret the results from a comparative point of view, for example with respect to Germany, also commenting on the difficulty of conducting cross-national and cross-cultural research. The question will be: Are there gangs in Germany in the sense of the definition that the article follows?
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. EXCERPT
- 1.1 Summary
- 1.2 Research question
- 1.3 Analysis and reasoning
- 2. INTERPRETATION
- 2.1 Contrast to Germany
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this excerpt is to provide a summary and analysis of the research article "Gangs, Migration, and Crime: The Changing Landscape in Europe and the USA" by Decker, van Gemert, and Pyrooz. The excerpt examines the authors' research methodology, key findings, and theoretical framework.
- The relationship between culture, immigration, and gang formation.
- A comparison of gang formation in the US and Europe.
- The identification of structural conditions necessary for gang formation.
- The role of immigration patterns in gang development.
- The importance of consistent definitions in gang research.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. EXCERPT: This excerpt summarizes the article "Gangs, Migration, and Crime," focusing on the authors' research background and methodology. It introduces the core argument that immigration, ethnicity, and culture are key components in understanding gang formation, although structural factors like poverty and disadvantage are also crucial "conditioning elements." The excerpt highlights the authors' use of the Eurogang Research Project and its common gang definition. It explores different theoretical perspectives on gang formation, referencing Thrasher's "ecology of cities" and Vigil's research emphasizing disadvantage and marginalization as critical factors alongside immigration and culture. The summary further underscores the need for consistent definitions of key terms, particularly "culture" and "gang," to ensure research accuracy and comparability.
2. INTERPRETATION: This section, while briefly mentioned, likely delves into a comparative analysis of gang formation in the US and Europe, contrasting findings with the situation in Germany. It is anticipated that this section expands upon the themes presented in the first section, likely providing a deeper examination of how the structural and cultural factors identified in the first chapter manifest differently across national contexts. This section potentially involves a detailed cross-cultural comparison, highlighting specific examples and differences in gang dynamics across regions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Gangs, migration, crime, immigration, culture, ethnicity, gang formation, structural factors, Europe, USA, Eurogang Research Project, social conditions, theoretical perspectives, common definitions, research methodology.
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This preview provides a comprehensive overview of a research article excerpt focusing on gangs, migration, and crime. It includes the table of contents, objectives, key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
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The preview summarizes the article "Gangs, Migration, and Crime: The Changing Landscape in Europe and the USA" by Decker, van Gemert, and Pyrooz.
What are the key themes explored in the article excerpt?
The key themes include the relationship between culture, immigration, and gang formation; a comparison of gang formation in the US and Europe; the identification of structural conditions necessary for gang formation; the role of immigration patterns in gang development; and the importance of consistent definitions in gang research.
What is the objective of this excerpt?
The main objective is to provide a summary and analysis of the research article, examining the authors' research methodology, key findings, and theoretical framework.
What are the key findings presented in the excerpt?
The excerpt highlights that immigration, ethnicity, and culture are key components in understanding gang formation, alongside crucial structural factors like poverty and disadvantage. It emphasizes the importance of consistent definitions of "culture" and "gang" for accurate research.
What research methodology is employed in the original article?
The excerpt mentions the use of the Eurogang Research Project and its common gang definition. It also references various theoretical perspectives on gang formation, including Thrasher's "ecology of cities" and Vigil's research on disadvantage and marginalization.
How does the excerpt compare gang formation in the US and Europe?
The preview indicates that a comparative analysis of gang formation in the US and Europe, contrasting findings with the situation in Germany, is anticipated in a later section (Interpretation). This comparison would likely examine how structural and cultural factors manifest differently across national contexts.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
Keywords include: Gangs, migration, crime, immigration, culture, ethnicity, gang formation, structural factors, Europe, USA, Eurogang Research Project, social conditions, theoretical perspectives, common definitions, research methodology.
What is included in Chapter 1 ("Excerpt")?
Chapter 1 summarizes the research article, focusing on the authors' background and methodology. It introduces the core argument about the importance of immigration, ethnicity, and culture in gang formation, while acknowledging the role of structural factors. It highlights the use of the Eurogang Research Project and the need for consistent definitions.
What is included in Chapter 2 ("Interpretation")?
Chapter 2 is anticipated to provide a comparative analysis of gang formation in the US and Europe, contrasting the findings with the situation in Germany. It will likely expand on the themes from Chapter 1, providing a deeper examination of how structural and cultural factors influence gang dynamics across different national contexts.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Yannick Unterkircher (Autor:in), 2017, "Gangs, Migration, and Crime: The Changing Landscape in Europe and the USA". A Discussion and Comparison with Germany, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/381374
