Street Level Hispanic Drug Gangs Term Paper

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There are many factors that are not dealt with within the ambit of the theory; for example the extent to which the Hispanic culture has become a part of the mainstream culture. Therefore there are many critics of this theory who believe that it is an oversimplification of the reality on the ground. "Many scholars of criminology, however, believe the alien conspiracy theory is an oversimplification of the very complex and multi-ethnic nature of crime..." (Historical interpretations on Prohibition and organized crime)

3. Conclusion

In the final analysis Hispanic street gangs are a phenomenon that is strongly related to ethnic and social factors and to the way that the individual perceives of him or herself in relation to the larger society.
While both Rational Choice Theory and Alien Conspiracy Theory can explain aspects of the Hispanic gang phenomenon, they often do not account for all the factors affecting Hispanic street gangs. Other theories also have to be considered in the understanding of this phenomenon. Theories such as the Strain and Underclass theories also provide valuable insight into these gangs. It is therefore important that all the complexities and nuances of this growing social phenomenon be understood and considered in order to reduce the prevalence of Hispanic street gangs in our society......

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