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Field name	Details
Nuova numerazione	80020
Collocazione	UPS BIBL CENTR SL-II-617
Autore	QUINN, K.
Titolo	"Running trains" and "sexing-in" : the functions of sex within adolescent gangs. Parte componente di periodico
Descrizione fisica	pp. 151-169.
Nota generale	Estratto da: Youth & society 2019, 51, 2.
Riassunto	Gang members are exposed to unique sexual risks, yet little work has explored the influence of gang social norms. This study examines the functions and meanings of sex within gangs, with a specific focus on the ways in which sex is used to reinforce gang membership and norms, gender roles, and group cohesion. We conducted 58 semi-structured interviews with adolescent members of six gangs. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis and constant comparative method in MAXQDA. Sexual risk behaviors within gangs are upheld and reinforced through unspoken norms and expectations. These high-risk sexual practices increase group cohesion and reinforce gender norms and power differences. Despite the prevalence of such practices, many gang members felt regret and remorse over their participation but noted it was just part of 'the life.' Our findings highlight the need for interventions to address the norms of the gang that reinforce sexual risk behavior.
Tipo di documento	RICERCA.
Soggetto	BANDE.
	RELAZIONI DI GRUPPO.
	COMPORTAMENTO ANTISOCIALE.
	SESSUALITÀ.
	RISCHIO.
	AGGRESSIVITÀ.
	USA.
	NORMA.
	POTERE.
Ambito	Sociologico
Ambito	Psicologico
Autore Secondario	DICKSON-GOMEZ, J.
	BROADDUS, M.
	PACELLA, M.
Titolo correlato	Youth & society 2019, 51, 2.
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"Running trains" and "sexing-in" : the functions of sex within adolescent gangs.