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Monster Book

“’Eleven, but I’ll be twelve in November’. Damn I never thought about being too young” (Shakur 8). From the standpoint of Sanyika Shakur, he was destined to be a gang member. He grew up with no real father figure in his household and he turned to the gangs as a source of family and structure. This is because when he was growing up, joining a gage was a way of life. By the age of eleven, Sanyika was already educated regarding the details of gangster life. It was his only way of relating to anyone. Just as when one gets when he comes home with a good report card. Sanyika replaced his report card with a gun and looked for acceptance from his homies. His mom was busy working while his real dad was never around. The only way he felt that acceptance or want was to blast somebody or show his respect and loyalty to his hood and his homies.
I could not say that if Sanyika had a father he would not have become a Crip. It would have certainly reduced his chances of being......


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