As a response to conditions faced by their first generation
elders during the 1970s (see history), younger Bangladeshis started to
form gangs, developing a sense of dominating their territory. One
consequence of this was that Bangladeshi gangs began fighting each
other. Bangladeshi teenagers involved with gangs show their
allegiance to this kind of lifestyle in various ways: heavily styled
hair, expensive mobile phones and fashionable clothing
labels and brands.[16] Teenage
street gangs have been responsible for sometimes lethal violence;
it is estimated that in Tower Hamlets alone there are 2,500 Bengali
youths affiliated to one of the many local gangs,[145] and
that 26 out of the 27 gangs in the area are Bangladeshi.[146] The
notorious gangs have been given names that end
with massive or posse, such as the
Brick Lane Massive and Stepney GreenPosse.[147] Other
smaller groups include the Shadwell Crew, Cannon Street Posse, Bengal Tigers
and Bethnal Green Boys.[148][149]
In the past, Bangladeshi gangs have fostered criminal elements,
including low level drug use and credit card fraud. However, for many the focus
has changed to fighting over their territories. They use a variety
of weapons, such as samurai swords, machetes, kitchen knives andmeat cleavers, although guns are rarely used.
When members reach their twenties they usually grow out of gang
membership, but some move on to more serious criminal activity.
Increasing numbers of Bangladeshi youths are taking hard drugs, in
particular heroin.[150] Islamic
fundamentalism has also played a part in the youth culture,
illustrated by the efforts of one Brick Lane gang to oust out the
white prostitutes from the area. As to dietary customs, youths
generally avoid eating pork, and some from drinking alcohol;
however many take recreational drug use,[151] in
particular heroin.[152]
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