Gender Differences in Gang Participation: Results from a Multinational Sample of Youth in the English-Speaking Caribbean
摘要
Research on girls in gangs and the consequences of their involvement has been limited to data collected in developed nations. The limited research on female participation in gangs makes it difficult to generalize to other regions of the world, particularly underdeveloped or developing countries. Though they are relatively small in proportion, most gangs have girls and women as members. Relying on a sample of 17,542 school-attending youth in nine English-speaking Caribbean nations, this chapter examines differences between girls and boys in how they join the gang, their experiences with crime and delinquency, and their reasons and methods for leaving the gang. We conclude with a discussion of our findings and their implications for research, policy, and intervention.