The Entrepreneurial Experiences of a Jamaican Posse in the South Bronx
32 Pages Posted: 28 Dec 2013
Date Written: June 17, 2013
Abstract
This chapter extends the prior research on gang members as entrepreneurs and in particular seeks to understand the members of the Peyton Place Posse as entrepreneurs in the illegal narcotics market, as they pursued their quest to achieve the American Dream. Specifically, we explore the reasons for Posse members entering the illicit drug market and review their successes and failures in pursuit of capital accumulation. We begin with a synopsis of strain theory, and how gangs operate in the illegal drug market. The foregoing is followed by a brief discussion of the characteristics of the Bronx, NY. Next, we present a synopsis of the Peyton Place Posse. Finally, we use strain theory to explain the Posse’s entrepreneurial experiences and outcomes in the illegal narcotics market.
Keywords: Jamaican Posses, Illegal Narcotics Market, Criminal Entrepeneurs, Bronx NY
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation