Conflict Theory In A Housing Project

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Applies the principles of conflict theory to the interactions between a street gang and the Tenants' Council of a housing project. Ideology of the gang, and its control of economic and cultural resources. How this related to the circumstances of their community. Attitudes of housing project residents toward the gang and its violence. Inter-gang conflict.

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"This essay applies the principles of conflict theory to the interactions between a street gang denominated the "Saints" and the tenants' Council of a housing project, designated Blackstone, that is located in a large midwestern city and was studied by Venkatesh. The conflict between these groups developed over a number of years and when it reached a climax with a sharp increase in violence and danger to residents, especially small children, the two groups developed an accord as the Saints took the unprecedented step of entering into community affairs in order to ensure that the conflict did not force a slowdown in their business operations. This change took place only after the 'corporatization' of the Saints and it took place because residents were sure that the state was no longer involved in ensuring their safety."

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