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- Like with religious groups or secret societies, initiates are sworn in theatrically and told that they’re ‘reborn’. The more complex and dramatic the rite, the more serious and important the whole thing will likely seem to the person and wider group. If the process involves violence or pain, it’s seen as ‘paying your dues’.
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Oct 23, 2020 · By using the example of gang initiation rites, this article suggests that violence in such rites possesses a socio-symbolic and performative function that informs about the social status of gang members.
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- The Rite of Passage
- Reinforcing The Brotherhood
- Keeping Out The Police
- Having Would-Be Members Prove Themselves
- Demonstrating Seriousness and Hierarchy
- Blackmail
- ‘Blood In, Blood Out’
Formalising and ritualising entry into the gang or group imitates other great ceremonial events in a person’s life. Think about christenings, bar mitzvahs, weddings, those kinds of milestones. This adds gravitas and cachet to the process, just by association. Ritualised initiations are often packed with symbolism. True, many more informal criminal ...
Gangs work best when the connection between members is strong. A ‘family’ atmosphere, where members will die for each other and the honour of the group. Initiation comes with a rush of pride once it’s over, a feeling of community. It also fortifies the rest of the gang each time it happens, reminding them of their oath and commitment. Preparing ini...
All gangs, criminal organisations, terrorist groups and fringe ensembles of any kind face a common enemy... the government. Infiltration is a real and present dangerto any outfit operating on the wrong side of the law. So you want to keep the authorities out of your inner circle. Take the vast US street gang The Bloods. To get in, a prospect must p...
One simple way to prove oneself is via submission or a demonstration of self-sacrifice. College fraternity and sorority houses have been infamous for hazing for years. Criminal enterprises that have initiations simply take things up a notch. The Crips take an interesting stance on new recruits. In a brutal rite with a name reminiscent of Freemasonr...
Imagine you’re invited to an event. A night at a member’s club, say. To gain entry, all you have to do is sign a form attached to a clipboard at the front door. No sweat, right? Hardly a chore and unlikely to raise your eyebrows or heart rate. Now imagine that the only way in is to be photographed naked and have blood drawn from your palm with a da...
By no means a principal motivation for the initiation ritual - but sometimes an added bonus - is the leverage factor. Allowing in members opens up the possibility of them leaving the gang. In turn that means they’re at risk of flipping and revealing secrets and details of crimes to law enforcement, which isn’t great for business. To guard against t...
You’ll have heard this phrase. Serious street gangs - and even more traditional criminal mafias - often close ranks to anyone who hasn’t murdered for the organisation. You must ‘blood in’ (kill someone) to gain entry. Once in, there’s no getting out. The ‘blood out’doesn’t mean you need to kill again to be allowed to leave. The only way out is via ...
Feb 11, 2019 · We argue that at least six features of gang organization—leadership, roles, rules, symbols and colors, meetings, and initiation rites—generally facilitate attaining gang objectives, including maintaining respect, controlling turf, providing protection and support, and selling drugs (see Fagan 1989). First, organized gangs are likely to have ...
- John Leverso, Ross L. Matsueda
- 2019
Although gang initiation rites are not always required in order to become a full gang member, some of these initiations can take place through the process of being “jumped in” or “beaten in” (Karlin 2008, 60).
- Jeffrey Stevenson Murer, Tilman Schwarze
- 2020
Mar 1, 2022 · By using the example of gang initiation rites, this article suggests that violence in such rites possesses a socio-symbolic and performative function that informs about the social...
May 31, 2016 · Three general types of initiation are found: (1) the ego violent event, (2) the crime commission, and (3) the expressive violence toward others. An ego violent initiation was more frequent among younger prospective members and those who were coerced into joining.
Aug 19, 2006 · Contemporary legends claim that gangs require initiates to commit horrific crimes, social science researchers depict initiations as brief tests of character, and newspaper accounts use initiation rites to explain unsolved crimes.
