Citation

Strodtbeck FL, Short JF. Am. J. Sociol. 1963; 68(5): 571-578.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1963, University of Chicago Press)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

For the explanation of aggressive episodes, group process is seen as an important adjunct both to subcultural and individualistic theories of gang delinquency. Gang leaders are observed to precipitate acts of aggression that are directed outside their group when their status is threatened. This is believed to arise because the leaders' control of internal resources is limited. It also requires the support of aggressive norms within the group for such behavior is not appropriate in a group with "retreatist" norms. The interpretation is based upon instances drawn from observations of a dozen Chicago gangs over a three-year period. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Sociology, 1963. Copyright © 1963 by The University of Chicago Press)

Theory
Gang Subculture
Group Subculture
Gang Leadership
Juvenile Crime
Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Gang
Juvenile Offender
Group Dynamics
07-02