Gangs are integral to the story, and the community. Research the history of gangs in the United States. Explain why they exist. What types exist? For what purposes? How do gangs affect the communities in which they exist, both in real life and in The Hate U Give? What are the ripple effects? What are the pros and cons of gangs? How do drugs enter the equation? What effect do they have on the characters’ lives?
How do frats and sororities act as gangs?
Why do humans have the desire to form organizations? Analyze psychology and anthropology