Cholas, Mexican-American Girls, and Gangs.

Harris, Mary G.

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ERIC Number: EJ488885

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Cholas, Mexican-American Girls, and Gangs.

Harris, Mary G.

Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, v30 n3-4 p289-301 Feb 1994

Interviews with 21 present and former female gang members illustrate the lives of Mexican American girls in the gang milieu of the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles, California). Gang structure, activities, and reasons for joining are discussed, along with the gang as a source of support. (SLD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitudes, Females, Group Dynamics, Group Membership, Interpersonal Relationship, Interviews, Juvenile Gangs, Mexican Americans, Peer Groups, Social Support Groups, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California (Los Angeles)

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