Aboriginal Gang Phenomenon Analysis

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Understanding Youth Aboriginal Gang Involvement in Canada: A Theoretical Breakdown The gang phenomenon is not a new concept in Canada, however, with the lack of research surrounding the topic it goes relatively unaddressed (Gordon, 2000, as cited in Grekul & LaBoucane-Benson, 2008). This is particularly the case for young indigenous gangs and their members. This paper will provide a background in aboriginal affairs as well as an analysis of a multi-theoretical approach in discussing this criminal phenomenon. The following sociological theories will be included, General Strain Theory, Attachment theory, the role of Labelling, as well as Social Learning in relation to aboriginal youth involvement in gangs. This paper will also serve as a research report for the Canadian Department of Justice to inform policy History of Indigenous Peoples and Canada …show more content…

The Current state of Indigenous affairs can be traced bac to the days of European colonization. The act of colonization swept through Canada from east to west starting in the 1800s, with these in political power (Eastern settlers) eliminating any form of connection Aboriginal peoples had with the land, their culture and their community (TRCC, 2015). This was done through their policies, and procedures that were enforced (TRCC, 2015). This uneven distribution of power between the original inhibitors of Canada, and the European settlers is what lead to the Indian Act of 1876, and the residential schools which ran between the 1880’s and 1996 that controlled even more aspects of aboriginal people lives (Parrott,

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