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In order for a pee-wee or a young would-be gang member to be a
full-fledged gang member he must go through a gauntlet of
initiated gang members where the young person is beat the entire
length of the gauntlet and in extreme circumstances a limb, either
an arm or leg is broken in order to prove their worthiness and
machoism to be in the gang.

Where learned: CALIFORNIA ; Merced

Keyword(s): RITUAL

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing

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