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Quinn, Katherine; Dickson-Gomez, Julia; Broaddus, Michelle; Pacella, Maria – Youth & Society, 2019
Gang members are exposed to unique sexual risks, yet little work has explored the influence of gang social norms. This study examines the functions and meanings of sex within gangs, with a specific focus on the ways in which sex is used to reinforce gang membership and norms, gender roles, and group cohesion. We conducted 58 semi-structured…
Descriptors: Juvenile Gangs, Adolescents, Sexuality, At Risk Persons