More often than not, it is not the crime that people choose to indulge in, but the reason why they must resort to such measures drastic. As a result of these negative public views, many men and women in the Robert Taylor Homes were unemployed, leading to crimes that further discredited their cause. In the Chicago projects, many blacks in the community were unemployed. This created a major problem when it came to providing for their family and their needs. As a result, many men and young boys turned to gang affiliations, such as the Black Kings. Women, on the other hand, were not allowed to be members of the Black Kings or any other such gangs, leaving them with only a limited number of ways to survive. Many women often trust non-gang-affiliated figures in power, such as Ms. Bailey, who is seen as a provider and protector of women. Of course, this didn't always work given that it was quite expensive to afford this peace of mind. It was therefore not uncommon for many women to turn to prostitution or theft to support their families. As Sudhir began to expand his research beyond JT's biased and closed-minded views, he realized how much he really needed to survive in the Chicago projects...