The author of Gang leader for a Day is Sudhir VenKatesh. I have never read a book from this author before but I was fascinated by this compelling story. This book is Non-Fiction for people who enjoy drama and seeing things from a different perspective. I don’t typically read these types of books although I wouldn’t mind reading another one. The title definitely grabbed my attention, sparked my interest and it went correspondent with the text. The cover portrays the author as kind of a fearless rebel which made me excited to read this book. There are no other pictures throughout the book. Some of the characters in the book are J.T. who makes a living organizing the drug trade. Autry, who mediates disputes between rival gangs. C-Note, who hustles fixing cars and appliances. Officer Reggie is who makes sure that peace reigns between rival gang factions in the area. Ms. Mae is J. T’s Mom. Clarisse is a prostitute and is also a distant relative of JT. Ms. Bailey is the representative for tenants’ rights, and T-Bone is who manages the gang’s finances. I liked most of the characters but my favorite would have to be C-Note because of his skills to hustle. …show more content…
Venkatesh paints an image of a community abandoned by the state and left with highly-skilled and manipulative robbers who exploit their neighbors for private gains while being hypocritical and championing the values of community and togetherness. Venkatesh’s personality unlocks many doors for him that one can’t help but think if it’s not an elaborate act that he pretends to be very ignorant of everything hoping that others will take it upon themselves and show him up. However, if his innocent personality is actually a research tool then he gives no indication of it in the book, when at times it even got him into some trouble. This book appealed to me in an interesting
In the last chapter titled “The Stay Together Gang”, J.T. becomes promoted to the highest ranks of the Black Kings which he then invites Venkatesh to tag along to these high-level meetings. At this point, Robert Taylor is being threatened to be demolished and this would make Black Kings and tenants anxious because everyone would have to relocate. Also, in 1996, Venkatesh would be offered a fellowship position at Harvard, soon making him need to leave Chicago.
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1-The story tells, Real facts occurred in the 1940s, where it was a racist society. Gangs were scattered throughout the cities, and regions, and the streets. To live, you have full get away, or belonging to one of them. You should help the gang members that they were right or on falsehood. Also, it is a kind of bigotry, not much different from intolerance, national, ethnic, and sectarian That were prevalent in American society. in fact, it is the inevitable result of this society. When the corruption becomes prevails, injustice and lawless prevails too, and justice will disappear.
Gang Leader for a Day: A Rouge Sociologist Takes to the Streets by Sudhir Venkatesh is the ideologies rooted in the African American community. The ideal facts cannot be denied here. The idea of being black and poor is not a simple answer of, very bad, somewhat bad, neither, somewhat good or very good. Being black and poor is a lifestyle. Being black and poor is a community. This book will give you understanding how structural racism among blacks is installed throughout history. The system is created to make sure the subject matter, blacks, in this case are subjected to fail. The crack epidemic in a Chicago neighborhood was only the beginning.
The Gangster Disciples is a violent gang which began in the Chicago, Illinois area. In the 1970's, the leaders of two different Chicago-based gangs, the Black Disciples and the Supreme Gangsters, aligned their respective groups andcreated the Gangster Disciples. Once united, the Gangster Disciples recruited heavily in Chicago, within Illinois jails and prisons, and throughout the United States. The Gangster Disciples are active in criminal activity in approximately 24 states. The Gangster Disciples employ a highly structured organization. Members are organized into geographic groups; each called a "count" or a “deck." Members in good standing are considered to be ”on-count" or ”plugged in." A meeting of a particular count may be referred to
This paper will cover issues that young minorities encounter in the movies; Crips and Bloods: Made in America (2008), Gran Torino (2008), A Better Life (2011). Movies will be summarize, and compare and contrast youths experienced. Criminological theories shall be utilized to further elaborate issues. Finally steps and theories will be utilized towards solving issues, also possible methods to correct the issues will be addressed in the end.
According to the 2015 National Gang Report (NGR) from the National Gang Intelligence Center (NGIC) almost half of law enforcement juristictions across the United States reported a rise in street gang membership and street gang activitiy. My communitty is no exception.
Played by the extremely talented actress, Mary McDonnell, the character truly represents an intelligent older woman who is contributing to the community by using deal making techniques to get bad guys off the streets. This crime solving character grew on viewers over the series as she not only followed the laws, but enforced them fairly. After the show ended, the spin-off, Major Crimes, put her in charge of the squad unit of Major Crimes in Los Angeles.
During their time, the woman goes to parties, bars, and other engagement activities while interacting with each other. The show portrays the women as irrational and unruly; in fact it’s recommended that they act in this role. They are portrayed as Jezebels who curse at each other and for full the title of bad girls club. Some of the women include Ty Colliers in season one, particular episode 9 where she fights with another female over beach equipment. Ty is an African American woman who sees herself as unruly and “tough”.
This characters are: Steven McGarrett, Danny Williams, Kono Kalakaua, and Chin Ho Kelly. All four of them are bold and selfless; willing to do anything to make the world a better place. This can led to Five-0 doing illegal things, but it is always for the greater good. Plus they are led by a pretty special guy; Steve McGarrett. Steve McGarrett is the head of Five-0.
A Climate of Fear “The Gang Crackdown”, provided by PBS, communicates the everyday struggles that the communities of Nassau County face every day. The video’s focus revolves around the homicidal and violent crimes that have been provided by the “MS-13” and the details of cracking down on their development. The Latin American gang from El Salvador is known for their audacity to target the young population of Long Island and their homicidal tendencies. They have targeted children and teenagers at their workplace, their home, and their school. These gang members have left the community defenseless and struck fear into the hearts of many parents along with the government itself.
Venkatesh, S. A. (2008). Gang leader for a day: a rogue sociologist takes to the streets. New York: Penguin Press.
Mr. Venkatesh was a student of University of Chicago, majoring in Sociology. He was trying to do some research on the poor areas in the area and see how their living styles. Looking around the environments has him wondering do people in this type of life style go to work. How are they bringing in money for their family? What’s like to live in the poor area? He was interested in the poor black neighborhoods that surrounded the university and he wanted to study them. He wanted to explore how the black folks lived in the projects, he wanted to know how life was like the challenges it took for those who live there. The sacrifices it takes to move forward and how poverty affects the way of living it would soon lead him to an adventure that would soon change his way to look at life differently and
Lee (her son), Ruth (his wife), Travis (their son), and Beneatha (Walters). younger sister). The younger family lived in poor conditions, and can't. afford to have better living standards. However, Lena is waiting to receive a $10,000 check from her late husband's insurance company.
The one seen as the ringleader of the group, Rebecca, was the initial driving force and instigator for the teens to become a part of their criminal ring. She uses the status she already has, but wants to heighten, and makes the other teens believe that to be like her they need to do certain things. The theory that connects this is Differential Association, which is