In the wake of male-dominated gangs, many girls are creating and running with their own gangs. Female gang members, no longer satisfied filling inferior positions within the male gangs, can be just as violent and aggressive as their male counterparts. Like male gang members, the members of girl gangs commonly have a troubled childhood and are seeking the respect and camaraderie they associate with gang affiliation.

The following links investigate the world of the female gangs.

Gini Sikes: An excerpt from 8 Ball Chicks.
http://www.randomhouse.com/boldtype/0498/sikes/excerpt.html

Teenage Girls in Smaller Cities Are Becoming Involved in Gangs
http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/110396/teenage.htm

Girls roles in the gangs and other related links.
http://www.gangsorus.com/gangstagirls.html