There are many theories of why juveniles become delinquent. Some theories that relate to Gloria are the Biosocial, Choice, Psychological, Social Structure Theories. The first theory that can apply to Gloria is neurological a Biosocial theory. This states that juveniles become delinquent due to learning disabilities such as attention deficit hyperactive disorder. Gloria never had much success in school. Her IQ was marginal which is about 70. A second theory that could apply to Gloria’s …showed first 75 words of 325 total…

…showed last 75 words of 325 total…a gang member she had been arrested four times for violent acts and robbery. The fourth theory is that of Social Structure. Gloria lived in a neighborhood with numerous burned out buildings, drug houses and homeless people. This theory’s view of why delinquency is present is because of socioeconomic conditions. Gloria was a member of a gang “ bad as hell” . She explained her behavior with pride replying “ We kick ass.” “ Thats what we do.”