8. The Level of Organization and Structure of the Latin Kings

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. CONTENTS vii
3. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ix
4. INTRODUCTION xiii
5. PART I. TOWARD A THEORY OF THE GANG AS A SOCIAL MOVEMENT
6. 1. The Study 3
7. 2. The Theory of Gangs 27
8. 3. Politics and Gangs 38
9. PART II. THE MAKING OF THE ALKQN: SUBCULTURAL TRADITIONS
10. 4. Who Are the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation? 57
11. 5. The Traditions of King Blood 87
12. 6. Nongang Traditions I 122
13. 7. Nongang Traditions II 149
14. PART III. THE FORM AND CONTENT OF A STREET ORGANIZATION
15. 8. The Level of Organization and Structure of the Latin Kings 181
16. 9. Membership 214
17. 10. Identity and Collective Resistance 250
18. 11. Goals Versus Acts 266
19. 12. Perceived Adversaries 296
20. 13. Conclusion 327
21. NOTES 343
22. BIBLIOGRAPHY 361
23. INDEX 377