Criminology

Reaction to the documentary Street Gangs A Secret Society (pt. 1 & 2).
link provided below

In 800+ words, please answer the following questions:

-Discuss the characteristics, features, and behaviors of gangs and their members during the various time periods presented

-What are the societal factors or conditions that enabled gangs to change over time, for better or worse? (Please give detailed examples)

-Discuss some of the similarities and differences of gangs and organized crime syndicates in the early 20th century

-Discuss some of the geographic and cultural differences of gangs in the U.S. (e.g., gangs in the West vs. gangs in the East) (Please give detailed examples)

-What are some of the challenges that our society faces with gangs today?

-In your opinion, will gangs ever be eradicated?

-What did you like most about the documentary? What did you like least?

**link to doc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dZaEWEAwjU

at least 800 written words please
no cover page needed