Why do People Join Gangs
People join gangs for many reasons here are some:
- They a searching for someone or group to care for them
- They want to be wanted
- They need safety and protection
- It runs in the family
- They want to take part in activities with groups
- Acts as a family
People join gangs for what gangs have to offer them. You can see in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs model gangs offer people this needs:
People look for this needs when they are not being met at home or anywhere in their life. Gangs offer them this needs which is a main reason why people join gangs.
- Physiological
- Safety
- Loving or belonging
- Esteem
- Self- actualization
People look for this needs when they are not being met at home or anywhere in their life. Gangs offer them this needs which is a main reason why people join gangs.