Title
The Gang As An American Enterprise
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The Diamonds Are A Chicago Street Gang Whose Members Are Secondgeneration Puerto Rican Youths. For Felix Padilla, The Young Men Who Join The Diamonds Have Made A Logical Choice. The Gang Is An Alternative And Dependable Route To Emotional Support, Selfrespect, Material Goods, And Upward Mobility. Although Padilla Shares The Same Ethnic Background As The Gang Members And Also Grew Up In A Chicago Barrio, Gaining The Trust Of The Diamonds Was Not Easy. Eventually, However, He Was Able To Get Close Enough To The Members To Interview And Observe Them.Padilla Shows Us His Decision To Join The Diamonds. From Early Childhood, Boys Develop Positive Images Of The Gang. They Realize That The Dominant Culture Promises Mobility, But That Their Paths To That Mobility Are Blocked. By Joining A Gang They Can Creatively Oppose The Dominant Culture. Padilla Does Not Paint A Romanticized Picture Of The Diamonds. Some Members Come To Understand That When They Sell Drugs, They Benefit The Gang'S Leaders And Suppliers More Than Themselves. Further, They Recognize That The Gang Is Also Subject To Problems Of Domination And Inequality. Padilla Shows That Though The Diamonds Are Sometimes Violent, They Are Not Psychopaths. While We Need Not Approve Of What They Do, He Urges Us To Understand It As A Rational Response To The Doors These Young Men See Closed Around Them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Gang as an American Enterprise'? A: The main theme of the book explores the dynamics of the Diamonds street gang in Chicago, focusing on how gang membership serves as a viable alternative for Puerto Rican youths seeking emotional support, self-respect, and upward mobility in a society where their paths are often blocked.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Gang as an American Enterprise' is Felix M. Padilla.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Gang as an American Enterprise'? A: 'The Gang as an American Enterprise' is categorized as a True Crime book, providing an in-depth analysis of gang culture and its impact on communities.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 214 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'New' condition.
- Q: When was 'The Gang as an American Enterprise' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 1992.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The binding type of 'The Gang as an American Enterprise' is paperback.
- Q: Does the book offer a romanticized view of gang life? A: No, the book does not offer a romanticized view of gang life; instead, it presents a realistic portrayal of the challenges and motivations behind gang membership.
- Q: What insights does Felix Padilla provide about gang members? A: Felix Padilla provides insights into the rational choices gang members make, emphasizing their search for identity and opportunities in a society that marginalizes them.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Gang as an American Enterprise' is suitable for academic research, particularly in sociology, criminology, and studies on urban culture.