Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-257) and index.
Contents
Perspectives on gangs and gender -- Studying in "new" gang cities -- Getting into gangs -- Gangs and gang life in Columbus -- Gangs and gang life in St. Louis / with Rod K. Brunson and Niquita Vinyard -- Gangs, delinquency, and violence -- Gender and victimization in gangs -- Gender strategies in youth gangs -- Conclusion.