The word gang derives from the past participle of Old English gan, meaning 'to go'. It is cognate with Old Norse gangr, meaning 'journey'. While the term often refers specifically to … See more

Gangs, syndicates, and other criminal groups, come in many forms, each with their own specialties and gang culture.
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Different gangs and criminal syndicates have various roles and members. Most are typically divided into:
• Boss: known in some groups as leader, elder, don, oyabun, or original gangster, is the one who has control over the movement, plans, … See more

Gang violence refers mostly to the illegal and non-political acts of violence perpetrated by gangs against civilians, other gangs, law enforcement officers, firefighters, or … See more

In discussing the banditry in American history, Barrington Moore, Jr. suggests that gangsterism as a "form of self-help which victimizes others" may appear in societies which lack … See more

Many types of gangs make up the general structure of an organized group. Understanding the structure of gangs is a critical skill to defining the types of strategies that are … See more

The United Nations estimates that gangs make most of their money through the drugs trade, which is thought to be worth $352 billion in total. The United States Department of Justice See more