nature of their environment, their upbringing, and their relationship toward others. To comprehend the entire study of delinquency, it is also imperative to become acquainted with the theories why children and adolescents, but mainly focusing on why young women are committing such delinquencies and crimes. In the film, "Grease," gangs were portrayed as cliques where people could belong to. Back then, gangs were seen as a harmless social group. However, when the difference in opinions arose within individuals from one gang to another's, often, the gangs shared the same difference, and a simple fistfight appeared to be the only form of resolution. Although only thirty years later, the word "gang," does not appear to be taken as likely as it did in the film, "Grease." Gangs today fight ongoing wars with other gangs; break far more serious laws and commit far more heinous crimes.
             Females are also involved in the subculture of gangs. And what happens when these females become part of the juvenile justice system? When females are arrested for their involvement in delinquent acts, they enter the justice system. The question is, "What are the courts doing to endure that these young women receive the appropriate sentencing?" If sent to a detention center, where are they going and what goes on there? Society often overlooks the reasons why young children, especially young girls commit crimes and delinquent acts. It is necessary that we take a look at the nature of delinquency to understand better what has driven these young women to commit delinquent acts. The majority of children that become delinquent are shap
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