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What it's like to be gay and in a gang

  • Written by Vanessa R. Panfil, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University
imageSome gay gang members are open about their sexuality, but others remain in the closet, fearing they could endanger themselves or the status of their gang. Devin/Pexels, FAL

There are many stereotypes of and assumptions about street gangs, just as there are many stereotypes and assumptions about gay men. Pretty much none of those stereotypes...

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