Juv Jus exam 2 open ended questions

Middle Class Measuring rod characteristics

Ambition as a virtue, rationality in the sense of planning, respect for property, the need to control aggression and violence, the need for wholesome recreation

symbols: the number 5, pyramid, cane and top hat, crescent moons, LEFT identifiers

People Nation

Symbols: the number 6, star, pitchfork, heart with wings, BOS, RIGHT identifiers

Folk nation

Originated in South California, symbols: the color red, the word “piru”, generally align with the people's nation

bloods

Originated in LA, aligned with Folk Nation, symbols: the color blue

Crips

74 means

Growth and Development (G=7th, D=4th)

What does “gang related mean”

Crimes carried out at the direction of the gang, crimes carried out by gang members but not directed by the gang leader, crimes directed at gang members, crimes committed by gang members but motivated by non-gang interest, crimes committed in neighborhoods dominated by a gang

Gang characteristics

group identity, loyalty, leadership/hierarchy, rules, symbols

gang like organizations

military, police, frats, sports teams

What is tracking?

dividing students into groups according to their ability and achievement levels

How does tracking relate to labeling theory

creates a self-fulfilling prophecy because students may internalize the tracking labels and adjust their behaviors to match the exceptions placed on them

Vocational/non-college track

limits student’s academic opportunities and make them feel like school has little purpose

College track

students receive higher expectation and more encourage to succeed academically