Running Trains' and 'Sexing-In
The Functions of Sex Within Adolescent Gangs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2329178 |
|---|---|
| Authors | K G Quinn (0000-0003-0613-327X, Medical College of Wisconsin, corresponding author), Katherine Quinn (0009-0008-7452-8488), Julia Dickson‐gómez (0000-0002-9388-847X, Medical College of Wisconsin), Julia Dickson-Gómez, Michelle Broaddus (0000-0002-1712-4734, Medical College of Wisconsin), Maria L Pacella‐labarbara (0000-0002-1431-9405, University of Pittsburgh), Maria Pacella (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 151-169 |
| Publication date | 2019-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Youth & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0044-118X • E-ISSN: 1552-8499 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0044118x16667375 |
| PMID | 30853727 |
| OpenAlex | W2512201565 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 8 |
| References cited | 31 |
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
Biology · Criminology · Developmental psychology · Sexing · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Psychology · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 8 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 8 |