Juvenile delinquents: a comparison between Naples and Mexico City

Abstract

This article presents the findings of a doctoral research study conducted in Naples and Mexico City, focusing on the participation of adolescents in criminal activities and their involvement with organized crime groups. Central to this research is the inclusion of the adolescents' own voices, through which the author endeavors to provide an authentic glimpse into their lived realities and uncover the motivations behind their deviant choices. The study employs an interpretative framework grounded in Pierre Bourdie's sociological theory, offering a nuanced understanding of the social and structural factors that influence these adolescents' paths into criminality.