Mafia, also known as cartel is an organized secret criminal organization that engages in illegal activity. In Sicily, started in the 19th century, they migrated to the United States. Mafia the most popular in the United States, Mexico, and Italy. Members of the mafia consist of people of the same race or nationality. Furthermore, a gang is a group of members who engage in groups to commit crimes. For example, gambling, drug dealing, protection, and prostitution. These crimes consist of murder, assault, theft, etc. They use intimidation to gain control of neighborhoods or territories. The gang is identified by colors, tattoos, hairstyles, clothing and graffiti. It 's important to know the differences between gangs and mafia, so that people working
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In the Southern California area during depression, thousands of Mexican immigrants were deported. This process had a very negative effect on the Mexican American population; racist policies and widespread discrimination set in. During, the previous century, Mexican youth began to form groups, often labeled as “gangs”. On the other hand, according to “Youth Gangs American Society” by Randall G. Shelden. The zoot suits led to “Watts riots” of 1965 young blacks were seen in more negative light by the media and by the rest of the society. Also, black youths began to see themselves differently. Then, during the late 1950s, some black youths( and a few whites) began to imitate some of the cholo style of the Mexican American youths. These groups consisted of “guys banded together for protection”. Not to mention, “ they did not usually fight other gangs; they had no colors; and they did not paint …show more content…
Regulars known for “strongly attached to the gang, participate regularly, and have a few interests outside of the gang(in other words, the gang is practically their whole life). These individuals had a more problematic early life”. Peripheral also known as associates, “A smaller number of members who are most influential and active members of a particular gang. Also make key decisions, set standards, and provide support.” Temporary “ only marginally committed, join the gang at the later age than the regulars and peripherals; remain in the gang for a short amount of period. Situational members “ these are marginally attached and join the gang only for certain activities(avoiding the more violent activities whenever possible” Furthermore, At risk “ not really gang members, but are pre-gang youths who do not belong to a gang. But have shown some interest and live in neighborhoods where gangs exist” Then again, wannabe “often use to describe themselves as “recruits” who are usually in their preteen years and know and admire gang members. Mentally ready to join a gang and perhaps just need an invitation or opportunity to prove themselves in some way.” In general are the types of gang members, but there is ethnic and racial typologies of gangs. Some of these gangs I was not aware of, for example: Chicano Gangs, Asian Gangs, Vietnamese Gangs, Chinese Gangs, Filipino
In the Southern California area during depression, thousands of Mexican immigrants were deported. This process had a very negative effect on the Mexican American population; racist policies and widespread discrimination set in. During, the previous century, Mexican youth began to form groups, often labeled as “gangs”. On the other hand, according to “Youth Gangs American Society” by Randall G. Shelden. The zoot suits led to “Watts riots” of 1965 young blacks were seen in more negative light by the media and by the rest of the society. Also, black youths began to see themselves differently. Then, during the late 1950s, some black youths( and a few whites) began to imitate some of the cholo style of the Mexican American youths. These groups consisted of “guys banded together for protection”. Not to mention, “ they did not usually fight other gangs; they had no colors; and they did not paint …show more content…
Regulars known for “strongly attached to the gang, participate regularly, and have a few interests outside of the gang(in other words, the gang is practically their whole life). These individuals had a more problematic early life”. Peripheral also known as associates, “A smaller number of members who are most influential and active members of a particular gang. Also make key decisions, set standards, and provide support.” Temporary “ only marginally committed, join the gang at the later age than the regulars and peripherals; remain in the gang for a short amount of period. Situational members “ these are marginally attached and join the gang only for certain activities(avoiding the more violent activities whenever possible” Furthermore, At risk “ not really gang members, but are pre-gang youths who do not belong to a gang. But have shown some interest and live in neighborhoods where gangs exist” Then again, wannabe “often use to describe themselves as “recruits” who are usually in their preteen years and know and admire gang members. Mentally ready to join a gang and perhaps just need an invitation or opportunity to prove themselves in some way.” In general are the types of gang members, but there is ethnic and racial typologies of gangs. Some of these gangs I was not aware of, for example: Chicano Gangs, Asian Gangs, Vietnamese Gangs, Chinese Gangs, Filipino