Legitimized oppression through “justice”: examining the lived experiences of East and West Coast gang members

Drawing from critical ethnography and semi-structured interviews with sixteen Black and Latino male gang members from the West and East Coasts, this study examines participants’ lived experiences in gangs. Using thematic analysis, findings highlight experiences with gang violence, perceptions of gan...

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Main Author: Wilson, Sean K. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Journal of ethnicity in criminal justice
Year: 2025, Volume: 23, Issue: 3, Pages: 301-326
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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