A Doris Lessing Perspective on Youth Gangs

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Robert P. Philpott
Professor Earle
Writing and Critical Thinking 101
18 November 2003
A Doris Lessing Perspective on Youth Gangs
Youth gangs are very attractive to youths in the inner-cities of America. These gangs are usually very corrupt and very violent. What many people do not realize is that these gangs are having a very large impact on not only the youth of America, but this country in general. Why do youths find comfort in these gangs? Why do youths find it acceptable and prestigious to these groups, which can lead to multiple jail sentences through out his or her life?…