A Doris Lessing Perspective on Youth Gangs

Philpott 1 Robert P. Philpott Professor Earle Writing and Critical Thinking 101 18 November 2003 A Doris Lessing Perspective on Youth Gangs Youth gangs are very attractive to youths in the inner-cities of America. These gangs are usually very corrupt and very violent. What many people do not realize is that these gangs are having a very large impact on not only the youth of America, but this country in general. Why do youths find comfort in these gangs? …

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