Compare And Contrast Gangs

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There are stark differences on how a street gang member dresses compared to how a biker gang member dresses. Street gangs dress in the actual color of their gang affiliation, for example, Crips dress in blue while Bloods dress in red. The gang affiliated color is usually displayed in the hats, shirts, and shoes of the gang member. However, the essential piece of the outfit is the colored bandana which is usually always on display. It can be displayed on their heads, attached to a part of their body or worn hanging out the pockets on their jeans. This is in contrast to the normal attire of a biker gang member. Their attire is put together of boots, jeans, and a shirt. The biker gang member’s essential piece of their outfits is the sleeveless

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