The Inability of Black Culture in Contemporary London Forces Black People to Join Gangs



ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ABSTRACT

The main purpose of this research is to identify the factors that lead to increase in the Black youth joining gangs in London. The research initially highlighted the problem Black youth are more likely to engage in joining gangs. The literature focuses on exploring contemporary and traditional perspectives of gangs, providing explanations of the term gang. It further tends to explain the formation of gangs as described by various studies, and the role community plays in their formation. The research conducted survey questionnaire from 50 officers working in law enforcement organisations. These people were asked to fill the survey in order to obtain data related to the degree to which Black people are involved in gangs in London as compared to other ethnic communities and most importantly for highlighting the most significant factors leading Black people, specifically youngsters, to join the gangs in London. According to the survey, lack of parental attention, lack of community related interest, inability of Black culture, lack of cultural understanding, lack of personal identification, language issues, non-supporting attitude towards community members, and Britons' ignorance and racism were the most prominent and influential reasons leading Black youth towards joining gangs in London.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

1.1Outline of the Study1

1.2Background of the research1

1.3Problem Statement3

1.4Aims and Objectives4

1.5Research Question4

1.6Ethical Concern5

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW6

2.1 Traditional and Contemporary Perspective on Gangs6

2.2Formation of a Youth Gang9

2.3The Role of Community10

2.4Black Community Involvement in Gangs12

2.6Gang Culture in London13

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY15

3.1Research Design15

3.2Research Strategy16

3.3Data Collection Instrument17

3.3.1 Population and Sample17

3.3.2 Sampling Method17

3.4Data Analysis18

3.5Limitations of the Research18

3.6Advantages and Disadvantages of Research Methodology19

3.7Informed Consent20

3.8Confidentiality21

3.9Validity21

3.10 Reliability22

CHAPTER 4: RESULTS AND ANALYSIS24

4.1Results24

4.2 Discussion32

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION36

REFERENCES40

APPENDIX48



CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Outline of the Study

This research will be based on the topic “The Inability of Black Culture in Contemporary London Forces Black People to Join Gangs”. It is found that youth of black community are more towards joining gangs that are involved in the legal activities and state crimes in United Kingdom and especially in London city. The research will help the readers in analyzing the situations that force the black youth to join these gangs. The first chapter of the study will provide information related to the topic, its significance, research questions, problem statement and the aims and objectives of the study. The second chapter of the study is based on literature review that is formed with the help of quality research material taken from peer reviewed journals, articles and other authenticated sources that provide extensive information related to the research ...