UNDERSTANDING GANG LEADERS : CHARACTERISTICS AND DRIVING FORCES OF STREET GANG LEADERS IN SWEDEN

摘要: In this criminological study we have combined ethnographic fieldwork observations with twelve in-depth interviews Swedish street gang leaders and associate members to understand the driving forces behind leadership membership by delineating multiple themes of subjects’ narratives. A descriptive interpretive analysis data suggested four ideal-types, each specific goals, aspirations, motives. These were in accord a limited, though diverse literature on that has primarily emerged United States. The analysis, however, does not necessarily support claim U.S.-style intergenerational, institutionalized gangs exist Sweden; simply there are similar styles motivations these different contexts. terms policy, contains important lessons for agencies involved social control efforts against subcultures focusing heterogeneous roles influences hierarchies. Further, reiterates need more nuanced understanding structured agency within their own narrative accounts. research, findings suggest further in-depth, holistic studies create empirically grounded leader typology.