God's Gangs : : Barrio Ministry, Masculinity, and Gang Recovery / / Edward Orozco Flores.
Winner, 2014 Distinguished Contribution to Research Award presented by the Latina/o Sociology Section of the American Sociological AssociationLos Angeles is the epicenter of the American gang problem. Rituals and customs from Los Angeles’ eastside gangs, including hand signals, graffiti, and clothin...
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