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Compare And Contrast Socs And Greasers

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The Socs and the Greasers are alike because all of the boys are teens but Darry. Also, all the boys like to fight. Furthermore, they all get into troubles. They are all exclusive a particular area, and all the members are from little families which they do not have strong parents. They were different because the Greasers were poorer than the Socs. The Greasers would steal things, drive old souped-up cars and hold up gas stations. They would have a gang fight every once in awhile. They have a different way of dressing. Greasers would have long hair, wear blue jeans, leather jacket and T-shirt, but Socs would not have long hair. Also, the Socs live in the West Side of town while the Greasers come from the poorer East Side. However, the Socs

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