The Results of Fear

After watching the documentary on the MS-13 gang, write a 300-word minimum essay explaining the role that fear plays in the organization of a gang such as this - also include explanation of how fear is produced and for what reason by people in groups such as this.  Be sure to include at least three pictures to supplement your writing and include any references of materials used in your research.

Due date for this assignment: must be posted on your blog no later than midnight, January 26th. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfv4wipZVPY&feature=related  The World's Most Dangerous Gang (part 1 of 5)

The Psychology of Fear

Is Fear at the Heart of Racism?

New research indicates that we may fear people of different races, in part, due to the evolution of the fear instinct.  If this is so, it also appears that this fear may not have evolved in the same way as fear of snakes or other creatures.   

http://www.livescience.com/health/050728_race_fears.html