Gangland
Gang Initiation Rituals (1:08)
Watch this clip of Gangs, and see how to become a member of a gang. To show your loyalty to the gang, three of four gang members will fight and beat you; if you take it, it shows that you will take pain for the gang.
Inside A Gang (17)
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Baddest Gangs
Baddest GangsVideo Clip (2:20)
Video Clip (2:20)
All gangs are bad, but only some have the reputation of being the very baddest.
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Brotherhood
BrotherhoodVideo Clip (1:44)
Video Clip (1:44)
Loyalty and brotherhood are what keeps gangs bonded together for life.
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The Hood
The HoodVideo Clip (2:54)
Video Clip (2:54)
Many gang members think of themselves as soldiers, and they're willing to do just about anything to defend their hoods.
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Wounded
WoundedVideo Clip (2:20)
Video Clip (2:20)
The fight to uphold their gangs' supremacy can often leave members wounded and scarred sometimes even for life.
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Gangs of the South
Gangs of the SouthVideo Clip (2:35)
Video Clip (2:35)
The American South is home to some of the most ruthless street gangs in the United States.
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Payback
PaybackVideo Clip (2:46)
Video Clip (2:46)
When gang members are out for revenge, there's no telling what they'll do to extract it.
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Born into Gangland
Born into GanglandVideo Clip (2:00)
Video Clip (2:00)
Some gang members are exposed to their gangs at such an early age that they often don't see another choice but to join up as soon as they can.
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Gang Alliances
Gang AlliancesVideo Clip (3:39)
Video Clip (3:39)
Whether it is for business reasons, or for protection, gangs often align themselves with other gangs. Gangland explains these alliances.
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Protect and Kill
Protect and KillVideo Clip (2:45)
Video Clip (2:45)
Gangs often use the promise of protection and safety to lure young kids into their ranks. That protection, however, often turns deadly.
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Gang Hierarchy
Gang HierarchyVideo Clip (1:18)
Video Clip (1:18)
Gangland tells us about the chain of command in modern gangs.
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Power Structures
Power StructuresVideo Clip (2:42)
Video Clip (2:42)
Most gangs use a heirarchy of power to control activities. Gangland shows us some of the various types of heirarchies.
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Turf
TurfVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
Gang turfs are the most respected and feared possessions of any gang.
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Gang Initiation Rituals
Gang Initiation RitualsVideo Clip (1:08)
Video Clip (1:08)
Watch this clip of Gangs, and see how to become a member of a gang. To show your loyalty to the gang, three of four gang members will fight and beat you; if you take it, it shows that you will take pain for the gang.
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Female Gang Members
Female Gang MembersVideo Clip (3:05)
Video Clip (3:05)
Gangland shows us the role of females in gangs, from significant other to member.
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The Rise of Immigrant Gangs
The Rise of Immigrant GangsVideo Clip (1:56)
Video Clip (1:56)
Ethnic segregation drives immigrants to opposite sides of the law.
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Gangs Recruit New Members
Gangs Recruit New MembersVideo Clip (1:20)
Video Clip (1:20)
In this Gangland video clip, learn what the gang MS-13 looks for when recruiting new members. They usually look for the 9-10 year old children with no support and the athletic ones who will do anything to fit in.
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Gang Constitutions Provide Order
Gang Constitutions Provide OrderVideo Clip (1:58)
Video Clip (1:58)
Gang members are expected to learn and uphold the constitution of the organization.
