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Why are there so many gangs in schools?

The phenomenon of violence in school is much older than you can imagine. So much that the
subject had already been studied in several countries of the world since the fifties. And it was
gaining more serious figure to the point of becoming a social problem in schools and
highlights the question of why there are so many gangs in schools? and now that they
worry about harassment (the term is used to describe the acts of intentional physical or
psychological violence, repeated, performed by a person towards another person).

From the beginning of time, even the focus of current studies differs from that of the
ancients. Before, the type of violence was treated as a simple disciplinary issue. Later, it was
analyzed as juvenile delinquency. Today, it is perceived much more widely, under
perspectives that express phenomena such as globalization and social exclusion, even seeing
why there are so many gangs in schools? Therefore, the analyzes must be more profound
and not limited to the transgressions practiced by students or violence in the relations
between them.

What is characterized as violence in schools varies depending on the establishment, who


speaks (teachers, principals, students, etc.), age and probably sex. There is no consensus
about its meaning and the realization of the question Why are there so many gangs in
schools?
The gangs are formed by various situations that can be captured in the environment of
schools and the concept is extended, classified into three levels:

● Violence (which includes beatings, wounds, robberies, crimes and vandalism,


and sexual).
● Incivilities (humiliations, thick words and lack of respect). symbolic or
institutional violence understood, among other things, as a deterrent in
teaching, by students.
● The denial of identity and professional satisfaction on the part of teachers.

Terms to indicate violence also vary from country to country. In the United States, various
investigations use juvenile delinquency. In England, some authors argue that the term
violence in school and Why are there so many gangs in schools? It is only used in case of
conflict between students and teachers or in relation to activities that cause suspension,
disciplinary actions and imprisonment. And all this varies depending on the country where
the gangs are located.

Despite the differences between countries, consensus regarding the fact that not only violence
the physical one deserves attention. Other types of violence can be traumatic and serious.

How to defend adolescents from gangs in schools?

The best option for these problems of Why are there so many gangs in the schools? is that
the parent and representative association put letters in the matter and give a stop have these
acts of vandalism to improve the mental and physical environment of our students, in case the
school does not have this association, it does not matter, if they really want to give a stop to
these acts (the union is strength) with which a large group of parents and teachers, the
situation will be cut from root.
Communicating with the police department of the region will be the first step to take, seeing
the scope of the gang's activities in their community and in the schools, if they are owned.

Among the most vulnerable adolescents to be tempted to gangs are those who are on the
verge of this social subordination.

The feeling of low self-esteem and those from poor academic performance also push young
people towards gangs. Among the indications that a young person could exist fraternizing
with a gang include:

● Change of friends.
● Use the same color combination repeatedly.
● Make signs with your hands.
● Unawareness of his whereabouts and activities.
● Sudden appearance of money without knowing where it comes from.
● Loss of interest in the school.
● Symptoms of substance abuse.
● Tattoos, and ocean drawn by hand with ink or made by a professional

Outside the classroom, it is necessary to carry out projects that seek to raise awareness among
students regarding the consequences of the use of weapons, drugs, robberies and assaults,
preconceptions against homosexuals and discriminatory attitudes regarding ethnic differences
and gender. That is why campaigns to combat violence are welcome with the support of the
mass media and other mobilization institutions. Naturally you have to take care of the
physical condition and cleanliness of the school that thanks to Why are there so many
gangs in schools? Create pleasant environments, well ventilated and illuminated, with
furniture in good condition and adequate space for school leisure activities. This will help
students to take pride in the institution and feel part of it.

It is necessarily in that he failed sensibly from the help that led to elusive escape from
interpersonal contacts. In the school several types of direct or indirect aggression are verified,
even reaching the autoaggression, and all the questions orbit why are there so many gangs
in the schools? and around the individual, their appearance, their reputation, mainly
regarding their coincidence.

The excellent tactic of paralyzing a young person is trapped in the gang way of life is to harass
the same principles that we emphasize in our day to day: Spend moments with him, show
tenderness and stay involved in his universe, however there seems to be trying to leave them out .
It is painful to know that, for some young people, gangs work as substitute families and the
question is raised Why are there so many gangs in schools? And you get to make a teenager
feel loved and approved as it is in your home eliminates a lot of the nice from a gang in the first
place.

Caring for our children or students does not cost anything. Just a little attention makes the
difference between these in your real family or in a gang that calls itself your family.

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